adj

insatiable

ihn-SAY-shuh-buhl

Insatiable (adj) means Impossible to satisfy; always wanting more. Example: “He has an insatiable appetite for knowledge.”

adj

Impossible to satisfy; always wanting more.

"He has an insatiable appetite for knowledge."

"Her curiosity about the world seemed insatiable."

How to use insatiable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo strong a desire or hunger that it can never fully be satisfied.

Common pairings

insatiable appetite insatiable curiosity insatiable demand

Word forms

more insatiable comparative, insatiables plural, most insatiable superlative

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Etymology

From Latin insatiabilis — in- ("not") plus satiare, "to satisfy, fill up."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for insatiable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “insatiable” mean?

The word “insatiable” means impossible to satisfy; always wanting more. In plain terms, so strong a desire or hunger that it can never fully be satisfied.

How do you pronounce “insatiable”?

“Insatiable” is pronounced ihn-SAY-shuh-buhl (/ɪnˈseɪʃ(j)əbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “insatiable” in a sentence?

Here is “insatiable” used in a sentence: “He has an insatiable appetite for knowledge.”

What part of speech is “insatiable”?

“Insatiable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “insatiable” come from?

The word “insatiable” comes from Latin. From Latin insatiabilis — in- ("not") plus satiare, "to satisfy, fill up.".

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