craveable
/ˈkreɪ.və.bəl/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Craveable describes something that makes you strongly want it, especially food, a product, or a feeling. It suggests a strong, appealing desire.
- That burger looks so craveable.
- Her new ad campaign made the brand feel craveable.
- This snack is sweet and craveable.
Adinary Nuance
Craveable is stronger and more marketing-friendly than appealing or attractive. It often suggests a physical urge, especially for food or desirable products. Writers use it when they want something to feel hard to resist, not just pleasant.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- đáng thèm
- Spanish
- apetecible
- Chinese
- 很诱人的
- Japanese
- 欲しくなる
- Korean
- 군침 도는
Etymology
Craveable is formed from the verb crave and the suffix -able. It became common in modern advertising and lifestyle writing, especially in the late 20th century.
Common phrases
craveable foodcraveable snackscraveable contentmake it craveable
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Frequently asked questions
- Is craveable a common word in everyday English?
- It is fairly common in advertising, food writing, and casual speech. It is less common in formal academic writing.
- What is the difference between craveable and tempting?
- Craveable feels stronger and more physical. Tempting can be weaker and more general.
- Can I use craveable for people?
- Usually, no. It is mainly used for food, products, or experiences, not people.
- Is craveable formal or informal?
- It is more casual and promotional than formal. It sounds natural in ads and reviews.