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appetizing

[ap-i-tahy-zing]
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adjective

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

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Origin of appetizing

1645–55; appet(ite) + -ize + -ing2, as translation of French appétissant
Related formsap·pe·tiz·ing·ly, adverbun·ap·pe·tiz·ing, adjectiveun·ap·pe·tiz·ing·ly, adverb

Synonyms for appetizing

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1. See palatable.
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Examples from the Web for appetizing

Contemporary Examples of appetizing

  • We don't always feel equal passion for an idea,” says Michelle, “but personally working together is so appetizing.

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  • When Sweeney first meets the baker, her business is in the dumps and her pies are less than appetizing.

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    12 Craziest Pie Scenes

    Marlow Stern

    November 21, 2011

  • Few aromas are as appetizing as the commingling of sautéing onions and grilling beef.

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    The Perfect Cheesesteak

    Tom McAllister

    May 18, 2010

Historical Examples of appetizing

  • This you will find an extremely delicate and appetizing dish.

    Her Father's Daughter

    Gene Stratton-Porter

  • Trapper Jim showed them how to cook some of the venison in a most appetizing way.

  • One day we will have most appetizing bowls of fish and rice.

    Concerning Cats

    Helen M. Winslow

  • Potted bloater is one of the least expensive and appetizing of all potted meats.

    Culture and Cooking

    Catherine Owen

  • The bananas of this region were found to be especially luscious and appetizing.

    Aztec Land

    Maturin M. Ballou

British Dictionary definitions for appetizing

appetizing

appetising

adjective

pleasing or stimulating to the appetite; delicious; tasty
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Word Origin and History for appetizing
adj.

"exciting desire or hunger," 1650s, from appetite on model of present participle adjective forms in -ing.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper