Appetizing
What it means
Appealing in smell, appearance, or the taste it promises.
Reach for it when describing food that invites eating before it is tasted
An appetizing bowl of roasted vegetables arrived at the table.
Words to choose between 6
| playful | |
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| everyday | |
| warm | |
| literary |
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playful
Fits when sensory appeal is intense and informal
Careful Mouthwatering sounds promotional and is unsuitable for restrained menu copy.
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everyday
delicious-looking
Fits when visual appeal is the only evidence available
Careful Appearance cannot establish that the food will actually taste delicious.
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everyday
Fits when salty or spiced aroma and flavor are central
Careful Savory excludes sweet foods and may name a taste rather than general appeal.
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warm
Fits when presentation makes the dish approachable
Careful Inviting can describe a room or gesture and does not specify appetite.
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warm
Fits when the food creates a strong desire to try it
Careful Tempting can imply indulgence or poor judgment and is not limited to food.
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literary
Fits when exceptional anticipated pleasure suits elevated praise
Careful Delectable claims more than appearance can verify before tasting.
Opposites 3
- unappetizing
- repulsive
- stale
Common phrases 3
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look appetizing
The bright herbs make the simple stew look appetizing.
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appetizing aroma
An appetizing aroma drifted from the bakery door.
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appetizing meal
The volunteers served an appetizing meal from donated vegetables.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Sapaa, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated