craving

noun
UK: /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
US: /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

  1. A strong feeling of wanting something.

    1. I have a craving for chocolate right now.
    2. She had a strong craving to see her family after many years apart.

  2. An intense desire for a particular thing, often food or drugs.

    1. He felt an intense craving for a cigarette.
    2. During her diet, she experienced cravings for sugary foods and sweets.

Synonyms

desire longing yearning hunger thirst urge
craving verb

  1. Feeling a strong desire or need for something.

    1. I am craving pizza tonight.
    2. After a long hike, I was craving a cold drink and a hearty meal.

  2. To have a strong desire for something.

    1. Many people are craving some stability.
    2. She was craving adventure and decided to travel the world alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "craving" in English means: A strong feeling of wanting something., An intense desire for a particular thing, often food or drugs..

The phonetic transcription of "craving" is /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "craving": desire, longing, yearning, hunger, thirst, urge.

Example usage of "craving": "I have a craving for chocolate right now.". More examples on the page.