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Synonyms & Similar Words
yearning
longing
desire
hankering
thirst
appetite
hunger
passion
urge
impulse
wish
aspiration
eagerness
enthusiasm
fervor
ardor
zeal
lust
passion
inclination
tendency
proclivity
preference
fondness
liking
affection
addiction
dependence
obsession
fixation
compulsion
necessity
requirement
need
want
demand
requirement
yen
itch
nostalgia
wistfulness
melancholy
sorrow
regret
ache
pang
twinge
suffering
torment
agony
distress
discomfort
unease
anxiety
frustration
dissatisfaction
discontentment
displeasure
Meaning of Craving
A strong and often uncontrolled desire for something, especially food or drink.
Definitions
- A feeling of intense desire for something, especially food or drink
- A strong and often uncontrolled desire for something
- A bodily or mental condition that requires or demands something, such as food, water, or rest
Etymology of Craving
The word "craving" has its roots in the Old English word "cravien," which means "to demand, ask, or beg"
It is also related to the Old Norse word "krafa," which means "to cry out, shout, or demand"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a strong desire or longing for something
Example Uses
- I have a craving for pizza, let's order one tonight
- She has a craving for adventure and loves to travel to new places
- He has a craving for knowledge and spends most of his free time reading books
- The craving for power and control drove her to become a successful business leader
- The athlete's craving for victory motivated her to train harder and push herself to the limit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
aversion
dislike
distaste
disgust
repulsion
hatred
abhorrence
loathing
detestation
disdain
contempt
scorn
indifference
apathy
lethargy
languor
lassitude
sluggishness
dullness
numbness
insensibility
unconcern
disinterest
detachment
aloofness
reserve
restraint
moderation
temperance
self-control
abstinence
asceticism
renunciation