Appetizing

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈæp.É™.taɪz.ɪŋ/

Alternative forms

• appetising mostly British

Origin

Calque of French appétissant, -ant being equivalent to -ing. See also appetite

Full definition of appetizing

Adjective

1. That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.''This food looks so appetizing.
• Sir Walter ScottThe appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing.

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Verb

1. Present participle of appetize