Food Adjectives

adjective describing something as being full of substance or substantial in content

• The chef prepared a delicious and meaty stew for the guests.
• I love a good, meaty burger for dinner.
• That steak was so meaty, it was like heaven in my mouth.
• The novel had a meaty plot that kept me hooked until the end.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

• The chef prepared a mouth watering dish that left everyone at the event satisfied.
• I can't wait to try that new restaurant, I heard their food is mouth watering!
• The street food vendor's tacos were so mouth watering, I had to go back for seconds.
• The musician's performance was so captivating, it was like music for the soul, truly mouth watering.

adjective having the behavior or qualities of a pig; greedy or selfish

• His piggish behavior at the dinner table was quite off-putting.
• Stop being so piggish and share the snacks with everyone.
• I can't stand that guy, he's so piggish when it comes to taking all the credit.
• Her greed for power was like a piggish hunger that could never be satisfied.

adjective describes a noun by giving more information about its qualities or characteristics

• The chef prepared a very tasty dish for the dinner party.
• This pizza is so tasty, I can't stop eating it!
• The street food vendor makes the most tasty tacos in town.
• Her words were as tasty as honey, soothing the situation.

adjective describing something that does not look or taste appealing or appetizing

• The unappetizing presentation of the dish left the guests disappointed.
• The food looked so unappetizing that I couldn't bring myself to try it.
• That meal was straight-up unappetizing, I couldn't even finish it.
• The idea of working in a cubicle for the rest of my life is unappetizing to me.