appetizing

UK: /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/ US: /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/ ,(ap′i tī′zing)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

ap•pe•tiz•ing /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/   adj. 

1. Food appealing to or stimulating the appetite:
   the appetizing smells from the kitchen.
2. appealing;
   tempting:
   Working overtime didn't sound appetizing to him.

ap•pe•tiz•ing•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

ap•pe•tiz•ing  (ap′i tī′zing), adj. 

1. Food appealing to or stimulating the appetite;
   savory.
2. appealing;
   tempting.

• appet(ite) + -ize + -ing², as translation of French appétissant 1645–55

ap′pe•tiz′ing•ly, adv. 
Synonyms

• 1. See palatable. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

appetizing, appetising / ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/ adjective

1. pleasing or stimulating to the appetite; delicious; tasty