yen

The word “yen” has 1 syllable: yen

It's pronounced as /jɛn/

What is synonym and antonym for yen?

In the thesaurus, “yen” has 46 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yen along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for yen

acquisitiveness
appetency
appetite
avarice
avariciousness
avidity
compulsion
covetousness
craving
cupidity
desire
drive
eagerness
greed
greediness
hankering
hunger
impatience
impulse
impulsion
itch
jones
letch
liking
longing
love
lust
mania
necessity
need
obsession
passion
pining
rapaciousness
rapacity
requirement
taste
thirst
thirstiness
urge
want
weakness
will
wish
yearning
zeal

Antonyms for yen

abhorrence
abomination
allergy
apathy
averseness
aversion
disfavor
disgust
disinclination
dislike
disliking
distaste
hate
hatred
indifference
insouciance
loathing
nausea
nonchalance
repugnance
repulsion
revulsion
unconcern

Meanings of yen

noun
1. The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
2. A coin or note worth one yen.
3. A strong desire, urge, or yearning.
4. Opium.
verb
1. To have a strong desire for.

Example Sentences

She has a yen for adventure, always seeking new experiences and challenges.
After traveling abroad, he developed a yen for Japanese cuisine and started cooking sushi at home.
Their latest collection caters to the fashionistas with a yen for minimalist designs.
He couldn't resist the yen to explore the mysterious alleyway, drawn by its intriguing atmosphere.
With a yen for vintage cars, he spent years restoring a classic Mustang to its former glory.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yen, such as: abhorrence, abomination, acquisitiveness, allergy, apathy, appetency, appetite.

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