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View usage for: (æpɪtaɪzɪŋ) regional note: in BRIT, also use appetisingadjectiveAppetizing food looks and smells good, so that you want to eat it. ...the appetising smell of freshly baked bread. Kippers are dyed yellow to make them more appetizing. Synonyms: delicious, appealing, inviting, tempting More Synonyms of appetizing appetizingly graded adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed] The tables were simply and appetisingly laid out. appetizing in British English or appetising (ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ) adjectivepleasing or stimulating to the appetite; delicious; tasty appetizing in American English (ˈæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ) adjective1. stimulating the appetite Derived forms appetizingly (ˈappeˌtizingly) adverb Word origin transl. of Fr appétissant, formed as if prp. of * appetissier < base of appétit, appetite Examples of 'appetizing' in a sentenceappetizing Drenched in the appetizing aroma, his stomach would clench with hunger, his mouth become a reservoir of eager saliva.The notion of eating it raw was less than appetizing, but she was too hungry to fret."This is above and beyond," he protested, though the chicken looked more appetizing than anything he had eaten in weeks. In other languagesappetizing British English: appetizing ADJECTIVE Appetizing food looks and smells good, so that you want to eat it. ...the appetising smell of freshly baked bread. - American English: appetizing
- Brazilian Portuguese: apetitoso
- Chinese: 引起食欲的
- European Spanish: apetitoso
- French: appétissant
- German: appetitanregend
- Italian: appetitoso
- Japanese: 食欲をそそる
- Korean: 군침 도는
- European Portuguese: apetitoso
- Latin American Spanish: apetitoso
Definition stimulating the appetite the appetizing smell of freshly baked bread Synonyms appealing succulent mouthwatering yummo (Australian, slang) Opposites distasteful , unsavoury , unpalatable , nauseating , unappetizing Additional synonymsDefinition tempting or attractive The February air was soft, cool and inviting. Synonyms tempting, appealing, attractive, pleasing, welcoming, warm, engaging, fascinating, intriguing, magnetic, delightful, enticing, seductive, captivating, beguiling, alluring, mouthwatering Definition (of food or drink) pleasant to taste flavourings designed to make the food more palatable Synonyms delicious, tasty, luscious, savoury, delectable, mouthwatering, appetizing, toothsome, yummo (Australian, slang) Definition attractive to the sense of taste or smell Italian cooking is best known for its savoury dishes. Synonyms spicy, rich, delicious, tasty, luscious, palatable, tangy, dainty, delectable, mouthwatering, piquant, full-flavoured, scrumptious (informal), appetizing, toothsome, yummo (Australian, slang) Nearby words ofappetizing - appetence
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