appetizing

[ ap-i-tahy-zing ]

/ ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zɪŋ /

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adjective

appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.

appealing; tempting.

Words nearby appetizing

appetency, appetite, appetitive, appetitive behavior, appetizer, appetizing, appia, appian way, appl., applanate, applanation

Origin of appetizing

1645–55; appet(ite) + -ize + -ing², as translation of French appétissant

SYNONYMS FOR appetizing

1 See palatable.

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OTHER WORDS FROM appetizing

ap·pe·tiz·ing·ly, adverbun·ap·pe·tiz·ing, adjectiveun·ap·pe·tiz·ing·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for appetizing

We don't always feel equal passion for an idea,” says Michelle, “but personally working together is so appetizing.
The Great Marriage Behind ‘The Good Wife’|Jason Lynch|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Sweeney first meets the baker, her business is in the dumps and her pies are less than appetizing.
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Few aromas are as appetizing as the commingling of sautéing onions and grilling beef.
The Perfect Cheesesteak|Tom McAllister|May 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
In the cabin the guests were partaking of the bountiful and appetizing repast.
Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times|Charles Carleton Coffin

They should be made as appetizing as possible by the use of suitable garnishes.
Quantity Cookery|Lenore Richards
Breakfast was ready, and the odors gave promise of an appetizing meal.
Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube|Louis Arundel
Prepared according to this recipe, frizzled beef will be found both nutritious and appetizing.
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It was not, however, pere Kontzen's terrace nor his appetizing fried dishes that drew them on.
The Nabob|Alphonse Daudet

British Dictionary definitions for appetizing

appetizing

appetising

/ (ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ) /

adjective

pleasing or stimulating to the appetite; delicious; tasty

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appetizing

adjective

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Origin of appetizing

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British Dictionary definitions for appetizing

appetising

adjective