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   appetizing

   /ˈapɪtʌɪzɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. stimulating one's appetite: "the appetizing aroma of sizzling bacon" Similar mouth-wateringinvitingtemptingtastysucculentdeliciouspalatabledelectablechoiceflavoursomeluscioustoothsomeinformal:scrumptiousscrummyyummyyum-yummoreishlushpengliterary:ambrosialambrosianappealingattractiveinvitingenticingalluringtemptingseductiveenchantingbeguilingOpposite blandoff-puttingunappealingoff-putting

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French appétissant, irregular formation from appétit (see appetite).

   Derivatives

   • 1. appetizingly adverb

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