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- [in-sey-shee-it]
- /ɪnˈseɪ ʃi ɪt/
- /ɪn.ˈseɪ.ʃɪət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sey-shee-it]
- /ɪnˈseɪ ʃi ɪt/
Definitions of insatiate word
- adjective insatiate insatiable: insatiate greed. 1
- noun insatiate Never satisfied. 1
- adjective insatiate never satisfied; insatiable 0
- adjective insatiate Insatiable. 0
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Origin of insatiate
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1500-10, insatiate is from the Latin word insatiātus not filled. See in-3, satiate
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Parts of speech for Insatiate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insatiate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
insatiate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insatiate
adj insatiate
- rapacious — given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed.
- selfish — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- hungry — having a desire, craving, or need for food; feeling hunger.
- impatient — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
- eager — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
adjective insatiate
- devouring — Present participle of devour.
- esurient — Hungry or greedy.
- gobbling — Present participle of gobble.
- gormandizing — Present participle of gormandize.
- gulping — Present participle of gulp.
Antonyms for insatiate
adj insatiate
- abstemious — Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking.
- benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
- philanthropic — of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation.
- charitable — A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability.
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
adjective insatiate
- extravagant — Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
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