appetizing

[ ap-i-tahy-zing ]
/ ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zɪŋ /
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adjective

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

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Origin of appetizing

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

synonym study for appetizing

1. See palatable.

OTHER WORDS FROM appetizing

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

Words nearby appetizing

appetency, appetite, appetitive, appetitive behavior, appetizer, appetizing, Appia, Appian Way, appl., applanate, applanation
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Words related to appetizing

yummy, tempting, inviting, delectable, heavenly, appealing, tantalizing, delicious, savory, tasty, divine, flavorsome, luscious, palatable, scrumptious, succulent, toothsome, aperitive, delish, mouthwatering

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British Dictionary definitions for appetizing

appetizing

appetising

/ (ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ) /

adjective

pleasing or stimulating to the appetite; delicious; tasty
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