Appetizing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ/ ap·pe·tiz·ing

Meaning & Definition of Appetizing

Appetizing (adjective)

  1. appealing to the appetite especially in appearance or aroma; also, appealing to one's taste

Appetizing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very pleasing to the sense of taste

    "that dish looks very appetizing"

    similar: ambrosial, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory, scrumptious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy
    related: digestible, eatable, edible, delightful, heavenly, pleasing, agreeable, gratifying, pleasant, satisfying, choice, delicate, exquisite, rare
    opposite: distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky
    near: banal, boring, commonplace, tedious, noisome, smelly, stinky, noxious, unwholesome, miserable, wretched, abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, foul, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Appetizing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Appetizing:

ambrosial, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory, scrumptious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Appetizing

Words with the opposite meaning of Appetizing:

distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky

Related Words for Appetizing

digestible, eatable, edible, delightful, heavenly, pleasing, agreeable, gratifying, pleasant, satisfying, choice, delicate, exquisite, rare

Near Antonyms of Appetizing

banal, boring, commonplace, tedious, noisome, smelly, stinky, noxious, unwholesome, miserable, wretched, abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, foul, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant

Word Forms of Appetizing

Derived words: appetizingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Appetizing

borrowed from French appétissant (going back to Middle French, from apetit, appetit appetite + -issant, present participle ending of most -ir verbs), with conformation of -issant to -ize and -ing:3

First known use: 1653

Frequently Asked Questions about Appetizing

What does "Appetizing" mean?

"Appetizing" means appealing to the appetite especially in appearance or aroma; also, appealing to one's taste. As an adjective, it is defined as: appealing to the appetite especially in appearance or aroma; also, appealing to one's taste.

What is another word for "Appetizing"?

Other words for "Appetizing" include ambrosial, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome and luscious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Appetizing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Appetizing"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Appetizing". Common alternatives include ambrosial, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush and mouthwatering.

What is the opposite of "Appetizing"?

Antonyms of "Appetizing" include distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing and unpalatable. Near antonyms include banal, boring, commonplace and tedious.

How do you use "Appetizing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Appetizing" in a sentence: "that dish looks very appetizing".

Is "Appetizing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Appetizing" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Appetizing"?

"Appetizing" is pronounced /ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ/ and divided into syllables as ap·pe·tiz·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Appetizing"?

"Appetizing" comes from borrowed from French appétissant (going back to Middle French, from apetit, appetit appetite + -issant, present participle ending of most -ir verbs), with conformation of -issant to -ize and -ing:3. First known use: 1653.