Meaning of APPETIZING
| Pronunciation: | | 'api`tIzing
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[adj] appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma |
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APPETIZING is a 10 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | appetising, mouth-watering, savory, savoury, tasty |
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| | Antonyms: | | unappetising, unappetizing | | |
| | See Also: | | palatable, tasteful | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Ap"pe*ti`zing\, a. [Cf. F. app['e]tissant.]
Exciting appetite; as, appetizing food.
The appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing.
--Sir W.
Scott.
\Ap"pe*ti`zing\, adv.
So as to excite appetite.
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