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Definition of mouthwateringly

mouthwateringly

/ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋli/
mouth · wa · ter · ing · ly
Adjective:mouthwatering
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• adverb

1

In a manner that smells, looks, or sounds so delicious and appetizing that it stimulates the appetite or makes the mouth water.

Example

"The freshly baked sourdough bread smelled mouthwateringly good as we walked past the corner bakery."

2

In a highly enticing, desirable, or exciting way (used figuratively of non-food things).

Example

"The championship match is mouthwateringly close, with both teams tied heading into the final minutes."

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