craving

[ krey-ving ]

noun

1. great or eager desire; yearning.

craving

/ ˈkreɪvɪŋ /

noun

1. an intense desire or longing

Other Words From

• craving·ly adverb
• craving·ness noun
• un·craving adjective
• un·craving·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of craving¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; crave, -ing ¹

Synonym Study

See desire.

Example Sentences

No matter if you're looking to sip on a drink or delve into some comfort food, Stewart's deep, deep catalogue has a slew of options for whatever you're craving.

From Salon

I love showing people how to cook and building that connection, especially when everyone was craving that during such an isolating time.

From Salon

The seduction of isolation battles with the craving to be held and seen in all their pain, all their darkness, all their hard-won familiarity with the underworlds that most souls spend their entire lives trying to escape.

From Los Angeles Times

I was afraid giving up booze would leave me craving a drink at major life moments.

From Los Angeles Times

My Dubai chocolate craving has been satisfied, although I will say that if FIX decides to expand their business to the US, I will definitely try the real deal.

From Salon

Related Words

• appetite
• hankering
• hunger
• itch
• longing
• lust
• passion
• thirst
• yearning