craving

Definitions

A powerful desire for something.

An intense, urgent, or abnormal longing, especially for food.

Examples

I have been having a strong craving for chocolate cake all afternoon.

After a long day at work, he felt a sudden craving for a spicy meal.

Synonyms

desire longing yearning urge hunger thirst pining

Antonyms

aversion dislike distaste indifference repulsion loathing abhorrence