noun
- plural of appetence; strong natural desires or inclinations; cravings or longings
Usage: formal or literary; often used in philosophical or psychological contexts
Examples
- The philosopher examined the appetences that drive human behavior.
- Our basic appetences for food and shelter are universal across cultures.
- She struggled to control her appetences for sweets and rich foods.
- The study explored how social media feeds into our appetences for validation.
- His appetences for adventure led him to travel across the world.
- The therapist helped him understand the root of his appetences for control.