CEFR A2

appetizing

adjective

Meaning

Appearing or smelling very good and therefore likely to make you want to eat.

Examples

The chef presented an appetizing array of desserts.
She found the description of the meal quite appetizing.

Synonyms: tempting, delicious, scrumptious, mouth-watering

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appetizing (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/

Definition

Appearing or smelling very good and therefore likely to make you want to eat.

Examples

The chef presented an appetizing array of desserts.
She found the description of the meal quite appetizing.
He made an appetizing sandwich with fresh ingredients.

How to Use appetizing

appetizing to (prepositional phrase): Appealing to a particular person or group. — "The spicy curry was particularly appetizing to him."

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