appetizing
adjective/ˈæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #18,775 most common English word
Meaning
Making something look or smell attractive to eat; stimulating the appetite.
Example sentence
The smell of fresh bread baking in the oven was incredibly appetizing.
Synonyms & related words
- tempting
- mouth-watering
- inviting
- delicious
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