mouthwatering
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mouth·wa·ter·ing

adjective \-ˌw-tə-riŋ, -ˌwä-\

Definition of MOUTHWATERING

: arousing the appetite : tantalizingly delicious or appealing <a mouthwatering aroma>
mouth·wa·ter·ing·ly \-lē\ adverb

Examples of MOUTHWATERING

  1. <an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries>

First Known Use of MOUTHWATERING

1900

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