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 are many places in this city that real estate developers have found more appetizing.

From Los Angeles Times

All the trolls were slurping it down like it was honey, but that made it even less appetizing.

From Literature

But investors looking for appetizing bargains in overseas markets should consider whether there are stocks at a discount in the U.S. as well.

From Barron's

Those fitting the profile of a “Daily Diner,” someone who exclusively dines out, could be spending well over $5,000 a year, making those “let’s do lunch” invitations a lot less appetizing.

From Salon

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

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