as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries
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Recent Examples of mouthwatering
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
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Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The menu includes two to five patties of the Classic Cheeseburger, the Truffle Double Cheeseburger or the Crispy Veggie Burger, all of which are equally mouthwatering.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
For the first time in 36 years, and only the second time ever, the two English giants will kick off their domestic league campaigns against each other in a mouthwatering start to the 2025-26 Premier League calendar.
—Peter South, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Each Cinnaholic cinnamon roll is 100% plant-based and free of dairy, lactose, eggs, or cholesterol, allowing guests to enjoy the mouthwatering creations without worrying about certain dietary or allergy restrictions.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
From scenes depicting childhood monsters to an inspired take on the boogeyman’s evil lair, this season’s teams create some of the spookiest and most mouthwatering displays yet.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Bacon bits, cheese, sour cream, red onion, roasted bell pepper and arugula were drizzled in a mouthwatering garlic oil.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
At first spritz, juicy pear and sweet peach create a mouthwatering opening that feels sophisticated rather than juvenile.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Capello’s comments were made on the eve of a mouthwatering Champions League last 16 tie between Madrid and its crosstown foe Atletico.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The menu includes two to five patties of the Classic Cheeseburger, the Truffle Double Cheeseburger or the Crispy Veggie Burger, all of which are equally mouthwatering.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
For the first time in 36 years, and only the second time ever, the two English giants will kick off their domestic league campaigns against each other in a mouthwatering start to the 2025-26 Premier League calendar.
—Peter South, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Each Cinnaholic cinnamon roll is 100% plant-based and free of dairy, lactose, eggs, or cholesterol, allowing guests to enjoy the mouthwatering creations without worrying about certain dietary or allergy restrictions.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
From scenes depicting childhood monsters to an inspired take on the boogeyman’s evil lair, this season’s teams create some of the spookiest and most mouthwatering displays yet.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Bacon bits, cheese, sour cream, red onion, roasted bell pepper and arugula were drizzled in a mouthwatering garlic oil.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
At first spritz, juicy pear and sweet peach create a mouthwatering opening that feels sophisticated rather than juvenile.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Capello’s comments were made on the eve of a mouthwatering Champions League last 16 tie between Madrid and its crosstown foe Atletico.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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