appetizing
0 antonyms and opposites of appetizing, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Looking or smelling good enough to make you want to eat.
How to use appetizing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A loan-translation of French appétissant, matching French -ant to English -ing.
Full origin of appetizing →Frequently asked questions
What does “appetizing” mean?
The word “appetizing” means looking or smelling good enough to make you want to eat. In plain terms, describes food that looks tempting to eat, or more loosely, anything tempting.
How do you pronounce “appetizing”?
“Appetizing” is pronounced AP-uh-tyz-ihng (/ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “appetizing” in a sentence?
Here is “appetizing” used in a sentence: “The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was incredibly appetizing.”
What part of speech is “appetizing”?
“Appetizing” is an adjective.
Where does the word “appetizing” come from?
The word “appetizing” comes from French. A loan-translation of French appétissant, matching French -ant to English -ing.
How many meanings does “appetizing” have?
“Appetizing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: looking or smelling good enough to make you want to eat.