appetizing

adjective

ap·pe·tiz·ing ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ

Synonyms of appetizing next

: appealing to the appetite especially in appearance or aroma

also : appealing to one's taste

an appetizing display of merchandise

appetizingly

ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ-lē

adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for appetizing

palatable, appetizing, savory, tasty, toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste.

palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

Examples of appetizing in a Sentence

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

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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Oct. 2023 The Week 3 high school football slate is an appetizing dish. —

The Indianapolis Star, 2 Sep. 2023 Some gourd/squash varieties are more appetizing than others. —

Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023 Tender, succulent hills of roast beef, chicken drumstick trees, bacon rivers, and ham boulders create a surreal, yet appetizing scene. —

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Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023 The peppers bring complex sweetness, crunch, and beautifully appetizing color to the mix, while celery adds a nice textural element. —

Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 20 June 2023 Once properly tempered, the chocolate will look even more appetizing. —

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023 See More

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