mouthwatering

British

/ ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ /

adjective

whetting the appetite, as from smell, appearance, or description

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Just when we thought 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers would be back in the play-offs, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost 13-6 at Cleveland to set-up a mouthwatering final-game decider against fierce rivals Baltimore.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

There’s a vibrant arts district, a mouthwatering culinary scene, water recreation galore and an incredible lifestyle overall.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

But truth be told, those mouthwatering advertised jackpot numbers aimed at tempting people to buy tickets are misleading.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

In filmmaker Tran Anh Hung’s mouthwatering crowdpleaser, Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel enact a passionate foodie romance loaded with in-kitchen sizzle.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2024

When the music comes back on, waiters appear with appetizers and plate after heaping plate of mouthwatering food—biryani and kebabs and tandoori chicken and samosas.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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