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Definition of appetizing

appetizing

/ˈæp.ə.taɪ.zɪŋ/
(UK: appetising)
ap · pe · tiz · ing
Adverb:appetizingly
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appetizing Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Stimulating one's appetite through an appealing appearance, aroma, or flavor.

Example

"The freshly baked bread filled the kitchen with an appetizing aroma."

2

Appealing, attractive, or enticing to the mind or senses.

Example

"The company offered an appetizing compensation package to attract top engineering talent."

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• Rhymes for appetizing

• Nearby Words

appetite
appetize
appetizer
appetizing
appetizingly
applaud
applaudable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French appétissant, the present participle of appétisser ('to excite the appetite'), ultimately from Latin appetere ('to strive after, desire eagerly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Appetizing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/appetizing
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