mouth-watering

adjective

Meaning

Delicious or appealing enough to stimulate the production of saliva in the mouth.

Examples

The menu featured a variety of mouth-watering desserts that were impossible to resist.
She prepared a mouth-watering roast dinner for the entire family.

Synonyms: tasty, delicious, delectable, scrumptious

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mouth-watering

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ

Definition

Delicious or appealing enough to stimulate the production of saliva in the mouth.

Examples

The menu featured a variety of mouth-watering desserts that were impossible to resist.
She prepared a mouth-watering roast dinner for the entire family.
The travel guide described the local street food as a mouth-watering experience for any visitor.

Synonyms of mouth-watering

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