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Appetence

/ˈæp.ɪ.təns/ · noun

Meaning

The state or action of desiring or craving..

Example Sentences

[T]hat fair femal Troop […] / Bred onely and completed to the taſte / Of luſtful appetence, to ſing, to dance, / To dreſs, and troule the Tongue, and roule the Eye.
The days passed quickly; I could see that the professor was all quivering with suppressed excitement, and I could scarce credit the eager appetence of his glance as we left the old manor house behind us, and began our journey.
They had assumed the wild sweet freedom of jacking off in their inviolable privacy. Their appetence became resilient with repetition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does appetence mean?

Appetence means The state or action of desiring or craving..

What is a synonym for appetence?

Common synonyms include appetite, appetency.

What is the opposite of appetence?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use appetence in a sentence?

[T]hat fair femal Troop […] / Bred onely and completed to the taſte / Of luſtful appetence, to ſing, to dance, / To dreſs, and troule the Tongue, and roule the Eye.

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