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Word of the Day - Appetitive

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appetitive

/əˈpɛtɪtɪv/
adjective
Characterized by a natural desire to satisfy bodily needs.

Origin
Mid 16th century: from French appétitif or medieval Latin appetitivus, from appetire ‘seek after’ (see appetite).

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I am always vaguely seeking solutions to my appetitive excesses. Moderation and I have a vague aquaintance. Overdo, enjoy, a junk food sybarite, that's me.

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