adjective
appetizing
AP-uh-tyz-ihng
Appetizing (adjective) means looking or smelling good enough to make you want to eat. Example: “The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was incredibly appetizing.”
adjective
1
Looking or smelling good enough to make you want to eat.
"The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was incredibly appetizing."
"None of the leftovers looked very appetizing."
2
Appealing or attractive in a general, non-food sense.
"The job offer wasn't exactly appetizing given the long hours."
How to use appetizing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes food that looks tempting to eat, or more loosely, anything tempting.
Common pairings
an appetizing meal
far from appetizing
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Word forms
- Plural
- appetizings
- Comparative
- more appetizing
- Superlative
- most appetizing
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Etymology
A loan-translation of French appétissant, matching French -ant to English -ing.
Synonyms
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appetising
Antonyms
unappetizing
Rhymes for appetizing
sizing
seizing
agonizing
organizing
downsizing
memorizing
vocalizing
socializing
tantalizing
apologizing
mesmerizing
patronizing
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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.
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