Word
appetizing
Phoneticsap·pe·tiz·ing, stress on the first syllable
/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/
UK spelling · appetising
Definition
adj. looking or smelling so good that you want to eat it.
adj. appealing to the appetite through attractive appearance, smell, or presentation.
Examples
“The hot soup looks very appetizing on a cold day.”
“The bakery window displays appetizing croissants with golden crusts that draw a small crowd each morning.”
“Despite the austere dining room, the chef arranged the roasted vegetables in such an appetizing mosaic of colour and texture that even reluctant guests reached for second helpings.”
Examples
simple
“The hot soup looks very appetizing on a cold day.”
contextual
“The bakery window displays appetizing croissants with golden crusts that draw a small crowd each morning.”
complex
“Despite the austere dining room, the chef arranged the roasted vegetables in such an appetizing mosaic of colour and texture that even reluctant guests reached for second helpings.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “appetizing” in context.
Verb
01. appear appetizing
“The colourful fruit platter appears appetizing in the sunlight.”
verb + adj
02. find appetizing
“Many children don't find green vegetables very appetizing at first.”
verb + adj
03. keep appetizing
“Cover the salad to keep it fresh and appetizing for lunch.”
verb + adj
04. look appetizing
“The roast chicken with golden skin looks really appetizing.”
verb + adj
05. make appetizing
“A little lemon juice and herbs will make the fish more appetizing.”
verb + adj
Adjective
06. incredibly appetizing
“The bakery window was full of incredibly appetizing cakes and pastries.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. appetizing aroma
“An appetizing aroma of garlic and spices filled the kitchen.”
adj + noun
08. appetizing dish
“The waiter brought us an appetizing dish of grilled salmon and rice.”
adj + noun
09. appetizing meal
“My grandmother always cooks a warm and appetizing meal for us.”
adj + noun
10. appetizing presentation
“The chef is famous for the appetizing presentation of simple food.”
adj + noun
11. look fresh and appetizing
“The sandwiches in the cafe window look fresh and appetizing.”
12. make food look appetizing
“She added fresh herbs to make the food look appetizing for guests.”
Usage
The adjective typically appears before a noun or after linking verbs such as 'look' and 'smell'.
Real-World Examples
“However, when sliced, seared until crispy, and paired garlic-f rice and sunny-side egg, it becomes quite appetizing.” “While heaping servings of butter, cream and bacon may sound enticing, “it is really tricky to construct” an appetizing, sustainable diet consisting of at least 80 percent fat, Dr.” “A standout appetizer was the crispy fried artichokes, served alongside goat cheese, arugula, and pumpkin seed pesto, providing a light and appetizing start to the meal.” “While visually appealing, some items were less appetizing, such as a spiky green marzipan cactus or a plate of marzipan oysters that looked strikingly realistic.” Etymology
Calque of French appétissant, French -ant being equivalent to -ing. See also appetite
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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