APPETIZING
appetizing, appetising
(adjective) appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
appetizing (comparative more appetizing, superlative most appetizing)
That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.
(by extension) Appealing or enticing.
Synonyms
• See also delicious
Verb
appetizing
present participle of appetize
Source: Wiktionary
Ap"pe*ti`zing, a. Etym: [Cf. F. appétissant.]
Definition: Exciting appetite; as, appetizing food. The appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing. Sir W. Scott.
Ap"pe*ti`zing, adv.
Definition: So as to excite appetite.
APPETIZE
Ap"pe*tize, v. t.
Definition: To make hungry; to whet the appetite of. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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