Appetent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæpətənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Appetent is an adjective meaning (archaic) Eagerly desirous; greedy.
Meaning
(archaic) Eagerly desirous; greedy.
Example Sentences
knowing the Earle to be thirsty and Appetent after Glory and Renownie
During this first winter Thea got no city consciousness. Chicago was simply a wilderness through which one had to find one's way. She felt no interest in the general briskness and zest of the crowds. The crash and scramble of that big, rich, appetent Western city she did not take in at all, except to notice that the noise of the drays and street-cars tired her.
Synonyms for appetent
Depending on context, synonyms include desirous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include desirous, liquorous, temptatious, lickerish, prurient, desiderative.
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