as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
that dish looks very appetizing
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Recent Examples of appetizing
This roster is so feeble and slow-footed, so untrendy, even Lue has been unable to make an appetizing watch of it.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
While their guests applaud their newfound nutrition journey, hunger quickly pushes them to consider Robert's (Brad Garrett) dog, Starsky, as a more appetizing alternative.
—Shay Spence, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
This no longer looks appetizing.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
While the island coconut scent of this cream is appealing to the nose, biting your nails with this on is less than appetizing.
—The Editors, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizing
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Soup Up the Basic Chicken Noodle Stir a few tablespoons into the broth of your standard chicken noodle soup for a delicious Mediterranean spin on a favorite.—
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Besides being undeniably delicious, these creations put an end to indecision, offering two craveable recipes in each bite.—
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Some harmful varieties closely resemble edible mushrooms, even to experienced foragers.—
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These edible berries are also useful in decorations and containers.—
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“Appetizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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