appetising
appetising — adjective
- appetisingpositive
- more appetisingcomparative
- most appetisingsuperlative
1. looking or smelling so good that you suddenly feel hungry and would like to eat
looking or smelling so good that you suddenly feel hungry and would like to eat
The warm bread on Dario's table gave off such an appetising smell.
describing a smell that triggers hunger
Nila arranged the fruit on a white plate to make it look more appetising.
make + something + look more appetising
After the long hike, even a plain bowl of rice seemed wonderfully appetising.
The cold, grey soup at the canteen did not look at all appetising.
Steam rose from the dish, and the spicy aroma was instantly appetising.
- mouth-watering
stronger and more informal; suggests you can almost taste it
- tempting
broader; can describe non-food offers too
- delicious-looking
focuses on appearance rather than smell
- unappetising
directly negative; food that puts you off eating
- off-putting
broader; not limited to food
用法筆記
Most often describes food, smells, or the look of a meal; rarely used of people or abstract things. The American spelling is 'appetizing'.