adj
insatiable
ihn-SAY-shuh-buhl
Insatiable (adj) means Impossible to satisfy; always wanting more. Example: “He has an insatiable appetite for knowledge.”
adj
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishSo strong a desire or hunger that it can never fully be satisfied.
Common pairings
insatiable appetite
insatiable curiosity
insatiable demand
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Word forms
- Plural
- insatiables
- Comparative
- more insatiable
- Superlative
- most insatiable
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Etymology
From Latin insatiabilis — in- ("not") plus satiare, "to satisfy, fill up."
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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.".
