appetizing
word
Definition
Food that is appetizing looks or smells so good that it makes you want to eat it.
Usage & Nuances
Used for food only; describes appearance or smell that makes you hungry. Formal and informal contexts. Do not use for taste after eating—say 'delicious' then. Common patterns: 'appetizing aroma', 'appetizing display', 'look appetizing'.
Spanish: apetitoso - que abre el apetitoPortuguese (BR): apetitoso - que dá apetitePortuguese (PT): apetitoso - que abre o apetiteChinese (Simplified): 开胃的 - 有食欲的Chinese (Traditional): 開胃的 - 有食慾的Hindi: रोचक (भोजन के लिए) - भूख बढ़ाने वालाArabic: مشهي - فاتح للشهية
Example Sentences
The soup smells very appetizing.
basic
That pizza looks appetizing.
basic
The chef made an appetizing salad.
basic
Everything on the table looks so appetizing—I can’t wait to eat!
natural
The bakery always smells incredibly appetizing when I walk by.
natural
That’s the most appetizing display I’ve seen at a buffet in ages.
natural