appetizing.
That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.
Meaning & usage
That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.
This food looks so appetizing.
Appealing or enticing.
Where this word comes from
Calque of French appétissant, French -ant being equivalent to -ing. See also appetite
any food traditionally eaten with a bagel, as an accompaniment, topping or filling; including dairy products and pareve but not meat
Where this word comes from
Calque of French appétissant, French -ant being equivalent to -ing. See also appetite
present participle and gerund of appetize
Where this word comes from
Calque of French appétissant, French -ant being equivalent to -ing. See also appetite
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