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Appetizing

/ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/

To whet the appetite.

📖 Definitions of "Appetizing"

verb
  1. 1

    To whet the appetite.

adjective
  1. 1

    That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.

    "This food looks so appetizing."

  2. 2

    (by extension) Appealing or enticing.

🔄 Synonyms of "Appetizing"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
savourynoun(British, Canada, Australian and New Zealand spelling) Alternative form of savory. [Tasty, attractive to the palate.]
tastynounHaving a pleasant or satisfying flavor.
mouth-wateringAlternative form of mouthwatering. [That is pleasing to the sense of taste; appetizing; that makes one salivate.]
savorynounTasty, attractive to the palate.

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WordDefinition
unappetizingNot appetizing.

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WordDefinition
mouth-wateringAlternative form of mouthwatering. [That is pleasing to the sense of taste; appetizing; that makes one salivate.]
tastynounHaving a pleasant or satisfying flavor.
savorynounTasty, attractive to the palate.
savourynoun(British, Canada, Australian and New Zealand spelling) Alternative form of savory. [Tasty, attractive to the palate.]
yummynoun(colloquial, lighthearted, often childish) Delicious.
deliciousPleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.
appealingnounHaving appeal; attractive.
beautifulnounPossessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
bellenounAn attractive woman.
niceverb(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
clevernounQuick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
appetising(chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of appetizing. [That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.]
appetitiveHaving the quality of desiring gratification.
appetetiveMisspelling of appetitive. [Having the quality of desiring gratification.]
mouthwateringThat is pleasing to the sense of taste; appetizing; that makes one salivate.
enticingThat entices; alluring; attractive; charming
palatablePleasing to the taste, tasty.
invitingverbAlluring; tempting; attractive.
temptingAttractive, appealing, enticing.
emotionalOf or relating to the emotions.

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