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CRAVINGS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word cravings. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word cravings. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CRAVINGS

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appetites
nounn
noun

• a feeling of craving something

desires
nounn
noun

• the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

• an inclination to want things

• something that is desired

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• expect and wish

• express a desire for

hankerings
nounn
noun

• a yearning for something or to do something

hungers
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

• strong desire for something (not food or drink)

verb

• feel the need to eat

• have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

• be hungry; go without food

inclinations
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

• (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

• (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

• that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• the act of inclining; bending forward

itches
verbv
noun

• a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

• a strong restless desire

• an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

verb

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

• have or perceive an itch

• cause to perceive an itch

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

longings
nounn
noun

• prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

lusts
verbv
noun

• a strong sexual desire

• self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)

verb

• have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

pangs
nounn
noun

• a sudden sharp feeling

• a mental pain or distress

• a sharp spasm of pain

thirsts
verbv
noun

• a physiological need to drink

• strong desire for something (not food or drink)

verb

• feel the need to drink

• have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

urges
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instinctive motive

• a strong restless desire

verb

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• push for something

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

wants
verbv
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• a specific feeling of desire

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• have need of

• hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

• wish or demand the presence of

• be without, lack; be deficient in

yearnings
nounn
noun

• prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

Best Hypernyms For CRAVINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cravings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
desire

Alternatives for APPETITES

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