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mouthwateringly Antonyms
Opposite of mouthwateringly
Because the opposite of mouthwateringly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that smells, looks, or sounds so delicious and appetizing that it stimulates the appetite or makes the mouth water.
Usage Example
"The freshly baked sourdough bread smelled unappetizingly good as we walked past the corner bakery."
Strongest
unappetizingly
Strong
unappealingly
distastefully
repulsively
• adverb (Context 2)
In a highly enticing, desirable, or exciting way (used figuratively of non-food things).
Usage Example
"The championship match is unattractively close, with both teams tied heading into the final minutes."
Strong
unattractively
dully
Similar words to mouthwateringly
Words similar to mouthwateringly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
appetizingly
deliciously
tantalizingly
delectably
enticingly
scrumptiously
temptingly
alluringly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mouthwateringly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mouthwateringly