craving
/ˈkɹeɪvɪŋ/
a powerful desire for something
craving in a sentence
“The craving for sugar can derail a diet.”
Origin of craving
Old English 'crafian' (to demand, crave)
Related Words
compulsion
an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
routine
a sequence of actions regularly followed
habituation
the diminishing of a physiological or emotional response to a frequently repeated stimulus
automaticity
the ability to do things without occupying the mind with the low-level details required
ritual
a series of actions or type of behavior regularly and invariably followed by someone
cue
a stimulus that triggers a specific behavior or memory