appetizing

American

[ap-i-tahy-zing] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zɪŋ /

adjective

appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.
appealing; tempting.

appetizing British

/ ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ /

adjective

pleasing or stimulating to the appetite; delicious; tasty

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Related Words

See palatable.

Other Word Forms

appetizingly adverb
unappetizing adjective
unappetizingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of appetizing

First recorded in 1645–55; appet(ite) + -ize + -ing ², as translation of French appétissant

Example Sentences

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There was a slice of duck, a bowl of soup in front of her, but now that she gave them a proper look, something about them didn’t appear quite as appetizing as she had remembered.

From Literature

But it was little comfort, and Boaz was certain that as soon as the lion realized they were a much more appetizing prospect than a flimsy lighter, it’d be back.

From Literature

I love spending time on the couch and eating a meal and watching something that’s appetizing with my favorite person in the world.

From Los Angeles Times

Plus, you can see all the cereal dust in the bottom, which makes any cereal 50 percent less appetizing.

From Literature

The couple’s two children are usually game for leftovers, too, and Schlesinger isn’t shy about relaying how much effort goes into making them appetizing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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