# appetizing

/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/appetizing
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

looking or smelling so good that you want to eat it.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

mouthwatering

## Antonyms

unappetizing

## Usage notes

- The adjective typically appears before a noun or after linking verbs such as 'look' and 'smell'.

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