appetite UK /ˈæp.ɪ.taɪt/US /ˈæp.əˌtaɪt/noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •the natural wish for food and drink that a healthy body hasAnd I return with an excellent appetite. There can be no question, my dear Watson, of the value of exercise before breakfast. — 1904 •Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.If God had given to eagles an appetite to swim. — 1678 •The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.The object of appetite is whatsoever sensible good may be wished for; the object of will is that good which reason does lead us to seek. — 1594 formsappetites Phrases with appetite appetite comes with eatingStarting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
