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appetizing adjective [ ˈapɪtʌɪzɪŋ ]

• stimulating one's appetite.
• "the appetizing aroma of sizzling bacon"
Similar: mouth-watering, inviting, tempting, tasty, succulent, delicious, palatable, delectable, choice, flavoursome, luscious, toothsome, scrumptious, scrummy, yummy, yum-yum, moreish, lush, peng, ambrosial, ambrosian, appealing, attractive, enticing, alluring, seductive, enchanting, beguiling,
Opposite: bland, off-putting, unappealing,
Origin: mid 17th century: from French appétissant, irregular formation from appétit (see appetite).


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