appetizing

ap·pe·tiz·ing

adj \-ˌtī-ziŋ\

Definition of APPETIZING

: appealing to the appetite especially in appearance or aroma; also : appealing to one's taste <an appetizing display of merchandise>

— ap·pe·tiz·ing·ly \-ziŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of APPETIZING

1. While the stew may not look very appetizing, it tastes wonderful.
2. <that dish looks very appetizing>

First Known Use of APPETIZING

1653

Related to APPETIZING

Synonyms: ambrosial, delicious, dainty, delectable, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory (also savoury), scrumptious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy

Antonyms: distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)

Related Words: digestible, eatable, edible; delightful, heavenly, pleasing; agreeable, gratifying, pleasant; satisfying; choice, delicate, exquisite, rare

Near Antonyms: banal, boring, commonplace, tedious; noisome, smelly, stinky; noxious, unwholesome; miserable, wretched; abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, foul, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant

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Rhymes with APPETIZING

advertising, agonizing, enterprising, merchandising, unsurprising