Appetizing

Pronunciation: /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of appetizing

adjective describing something that is appealing or stimulating to the appetite

Example Sentences

A1 The pizza looked very appetizing.

A2 The smell of freshly baked bread was very appetizing.

B1 The chef prepared an appetizing meal for the guests.

B2 The restaurant's menu offered a variety of appetizing options.

C1 The presentation of the dish was not only beautiful but also appetizing.

C2 The flavors of the dish were perfectly balanced, making it incredibly appetizing.

Examples of appetizing in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared an appetizing five-course meal for the guests.

informal The pizza at that new restaurant looks so appetizing.

slang That burger joint makes the most appetizing fries.

figurative The idea of a vacation on a tropical island is appetizing to me.

Grammatical Forms of appetizing

• past tense: appetized
• plural: appetizings
• comparative: more appetizing
• superlative: most appetizing
• present tense: appetizes
• future tense: will appetize
• perfect tense: has appetized
• continuous tense: is appetizing
• singular: appetizing
• positive degree: appetizing
• infinitive: to appetize
• gerund: appetizing
• participle: appetized

Origin and Evolution of appetizing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'appetizing' originated from the Old French word 'apetissant', which comes from the verb 'apetisser' meaning 'to excite the appetite'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'appetizing' has evolved to describe something that is appealing or stimulating to the appetite, rather than just something that excites the appetite.