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mouthwateringly Synonyms

Another word for mouthwateringly

Choosing another word for mouthwateringly depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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 appetizingly good as we walked past the corner bakery."

Strongest
appetizingly
deliciously
scrumptiously
delectably
Strong
temptingly
tantalizingly
lusciously
savory

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
tantalizingly
enticingly
Strong
temptingly
alluringly
appealingly
invitingly

Opposites of mouthwateringly

The opposite of mouthwateringly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unappetizingly
unappealingly
unattractively
dully
distastefully
repulsively
See all opposites of mouthwateringly

• Nearby Words

mouthpiece
mouthwash
mouthwatering
mouthwateringly
mouthy
movable
move

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mouthwateringly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mouthwateringly
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