NYT Dictionary

APPETITIVE

/ˈap.ɪˌtʌi̯.tɪv/
AdjectiveAP-pe-ti-tiveap-pe-ti-tive · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Having the quality of desiring gratification.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English appetite Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English appetitive From appetite + -ive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

desiringdesirouseagerepicureanhedonistichopinglasciviouslibidinallibidinouslickerish

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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