Appetent

//ˈæpətənt// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Eagerly desirous; greedy. archaic

    "knowing the Earle to be thirsty and Appetent after Glory and Renownie"

Adjective
  1. 1
    marked by eager desire wordnet

Synonyms

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desirous

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"knowing the Earle to be thirsty and Appetent after Glory and Renownie"

Etymology

From Latin appetēns, present participle of appetō.

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