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Appetizing

Ap′pe-tiˊzing

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
appétissant
.]
Exciting appetite;
as,
appetizing
food
.
The appearance of the wild ducks is very
appetizing
.
Sir W. Scott.

Ap′pe-tiˊzing

,
adv.
So as to excite appetite.

Definition 2024


appetizing

appetizing

English

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Adjective

appetizing (comparative more appetizing, superlative most appetizing)

  1. That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.
    This food looks so appetizing.
    • Sir Walter Scott
      The appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing.
  2. (by extension) Appealing or enticing.

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Verb

appetizing

  1. present participle of appetize