craving

/ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Having a very strong desire for something.
    • He looked at the cake with craving eyes.
    • She felt a craving need to check her phone every few minutes.
    • The craving puppy whined until it got a treat.
noun
  1. A very strong desire or need for something, especially food or drink.
    • Pregnant women often experience unusual food cravings.
    • His craving for coffee was so strong he couldn't focus without it.
    • She had a sudden craving for chocolate ice cream.
  2. An intense longing for something non-material, such as attention or freedom.
    • Her craving for adventure led her to climb mountains around the world.
    • After years in prison, he felt a deep craving for freedom.
    • The child had a craving for affection from his busy parents.
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