appetizing
AdjectiveUS[ap-ih-tahy-zing]/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/4 syllables
Synonyms:
appetising
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Adjective (1)
- appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aromaSynonyms: appetisingSimilar mouth-watering, savoryRelates to appetizingness, appetisingnessSee also palatable, tasty
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Ap′pe·ti′zing (…), adjective
Origin: Cf. F. appétissant.
Exciting appetite; as, appetizing food.
The appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing.— Sir Walter Scott
Ap′pe·ti′zing adverb
So as to excite appetite.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54