Appetising

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of appetise form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of appetizing. UK, alt-of, alternative

    "Plain and unexciting, perhaps, but they are solid, well cooked, appetising and filling, and moreover cheap."

Adjective
  1. 1
    appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma wordnet

Synonyms

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appetizingappetizingmouth wateringnicenice

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"I was given some chocolates by a friend, they look very classy and appetising, but do you think they would go well with coffee? Or wine?"

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