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also British appetising
: having a good smell or appearance that makes people want to eat
an appetizing [=delicious, tasty] meal
While the stew may not look very appetizing, it tastes wonderful.
an appetizing aroma
—sometimes used figurativelyan appetizing [=appealing] display of merchandise
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“Appetizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/appetizing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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