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appetizing

[ap-i-tahy-zing]

ap·pe·tiz·ing

[ap-i-tahy-zing]
adjective
1.
appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.
2.
appealing; tempting.

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

ap·pe·tiz·ing·ly, adverb
un·ap·pe·tiz·ing, adjective
un·ap·pe·tiz·ing·ly, adverb


1. See palatable.

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appetizing or appetising (ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ)
 
adj
pleasing or stimulating to the appetite; delicious; tasty
 
appetising or appetising
 
adj

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