mouth-watering

American  

[mouth-waw-ter-ing, -wot-er-] / ˈmaʊθˌwɔ tər ɪŋ, -ˌwɒt ər- /

adjective

1. very appetizing in appearance, aroma, or description.

   a mouth-watering dessert.

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Etymology

Origin of mouth-watering

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

It's international football on a mammoth scale and with it comes mouth-watering permutations and possibilities.

From BBC

They handed Verstappen a win that will only increase the pressure on their drivers at a final race weekend which is a mouth-watering prospect for neutrals, and a nerve-wracking one for Norris and McLaren.

From BBC

With those things in mind, Capote carefully describes each mouth-watering delicacy as if filling a stage set.

From The Wall Street Journal

Abida, for decades a maker of “mouth-watering Afghan dumplings,” had recently been recognized as “Star Performer for the Month” when she was let go.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not only is this symbolic of the growth and development of the game, but it is also a mouth-watering prospect considering the seismic impact it will have for whoever is triumphant.

From BBC