mouthwatering

IPA/ˈmaʊθˌwɔː.tə.rɪŋ/
IPA/ˈmaʊθˌwɑː.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/

mouthwatering — adjective

  • mouthwateringpositive
  • more mouthwateringcomparative
  • most mouthwateringsuperlative

1. used to describe food or drink whose appearance or smell creates a strong, physi

1.形容詞B1
釋義

used to describe food or drink whose appearance or smell creates a strong, physical urge to eat or drink it right away.

例句

The grilled steak aroma was so mouthwatering that Mei-Lin asked for a plate before dinner.

so + mouthwatering + that-clause for result

Chiara arranged a platter of mouthwatering cheese, figs, and cured ham for the guests.

attributive use: mouthwatering + noun phrase

同義詞
  • appetizing

    very similar in meaning; appetizing is slightly more formal and wider in use, while mouthwatering is more vivid and suggests a physical reaction

  • delicious

    describes the actual taste experience, not the tempting look or smell that makes you want to eat

  • tasty

    focuses on good flavour during eating; more casual than mouthwatering and does not carry the sense of anticipation

反義詞
  • unappetizing

    opposite: looking or smelling unpleasantly unappealing, the reverse of mouthwatering

  • off-putting

    describes food whose look or smell discourages eating, whereas mouthwatering attracts

文法句型

mouthwatering + noun

be + mouthwatering

so + mouthwatering + that-clause

用法筆記

Most common with food and drink, but can also describe offers, opportunities, or prices that are extremely attractive.

常見錯誤

❌The cake was mouthwatering after I ate it.
✅The cake looked mouthwatering in the display case.
💡mouthwatering describes the tempting appearance or smell of food before eating, not the taste after eating.