Synonyms of mouthwatering

mouthwatering

adjective

ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ 

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste

an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delicious
• tasteful
• edible
• delectable
• scrumptious
• flavorful
• tasty
• appetizing
• yummy
• succulent
• luscious
• savory
• lush
• flavorsome
• dainty
• heavenly
• delightful
• toothy
• palatable
• toothsome
• delish
• ambrosial
• pleasing
• satisfying
• pleasant
• exquisite
• digestible
• rare
• gratifying
• eatable
• delicate
• agreeable
• choice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flat
• tasteless
• stale
• insipid
• unsavory
• unpalatable
• distasteful
• boring
• tedious
• banal
• commonplace
• unappetizing
• noxious
• flavorless
• smelly
• unwholesome
• yucky
• offensive
• miserable
• unpleasant
• disgusting
• awful
• repulsive
• wretched
• sickening
• stinky
• disagreeable
• horrid
• repugnant
• noisome
• abominable
• detestable
• foul
• abhorrent
• repellent
• nauseating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mouthwatering

Defending world champions Argentina will face European champions Spain in a mouthwatering showdown at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Next up is a mouthwatering quarterfinal against Naomi Osaka, a Wimbledon occasion that will hopefully be worth the wait. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating. — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

Tomatillo salsa, Monterey Jack, chicken, and tortillas create a mouthwatering skillet meal. — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026