Appetizing

/ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite..

Definitions by Sense

1. That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.
2. (by extension) Appealing or enticing.
3. any food traditionally eaten with a bagel, as an accompaniment, topping or filling; including dairy products and pareve but not meat
4. present participle and gerund of appetize

Example Sentences

This food looks so appetizing.

The appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing.

And of all the foods that are represented in the city, perhaps none has remained so tied to Jewish tradition and identity as appetizings.

Alina Sheffi, a slicer at Russ & Daughters, stands at her usual spot in the long, narrow space behind the glass display case full of cream cheese, sides of lox, pickled herring, white fish, schmaltz, and all other manner of appetizing.

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Word Forms

• more appetizing
• most appetizing
• appetising
• appetizings

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