Noun

(en noun)

Desire for, or relish of, food or drink; hunger.

* {{quote-book, year=1922, author=(Ben Travers)

, chapter=5, title= A Cuckoo in the Nest , passage=The most rapid and most seductive transition in all human nature is that which attends the palliation of a ravenous appetite . There is something humiliating about it.}}

Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.

* (Jeremy Taylor) (1613–1677)

If God had given to eagles an appetite to swim.

* (1800-1859)

To gratify the vulgar appetite for the marvelous.

The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

* (Richard Hooker) (1554-1600)

The object of appetite is whatsoever sensible good may be wished for; the object of will is that good which reason does lead us to seek.

A taste, preference.

Noun

(en noun)

Joy; pleasure.

* Bible, Proverbs xviii. 2

A fool hath no delight in understanding.

* Shakespeare

Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.

*{{quote-magazine, date=2013-06-08, volume=407, issue=8839, page=52, magazine=(The Economist)

, title= The new masters and commanders , passage=From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.}}

Something that gives great joy or pleasure.

* Milton:

Heaven's last, best gift, my ever new delight .

* (Greensleeves):

Greensleeves was all my joy / Greensleeves was my delight,