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appetizing

American  
[ap-i-tahy-zing] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zɪŋ /

adjective

  1. appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.

  2. appealing; tempting.

appetizing British  
/ ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ /

adjective

  1. pleasing or stimulating to the appetite; delicious; tasty

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Related Words

See palatable.

Other Word Forms

  • appetizingly adverb
  • unappetizing adjective
  • unappetizingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of appetizing

First recorded in 1645–55; appet(ite) + -ize + -ing 2, as translation of French appétissant

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