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mouth-watering

[mouth-waw-ter-ing, -wot-er-] / ˈmaʊθˌwɔ tər ɪŋ, -ˌwɒt ər- /
ADJECTIVE
appetizing
Synonyms
WEAK
aperitive appealing delectable delicious divine flavorsome full of flavor heavenly luscious palatable piquant saporous savory scrumptious succulent tasty tempting yummy

Example Sentences

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The restaurant’s ambitious, maximized layering of mouth-watering ingredients has been hailed by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

"Going to England and Australia are really mouth-watering prospects and great opportunities because they are tough tours," Williamson said.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

With those things in mind, Capote carefully describes each mouth-watering delicacy as if filling a stage set.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Not only is this symbolic of the growth and development of the game, but it is also a mouth-watering prospect considering the seismic impact it will have for whoever is triumphant.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

On the plates, Ivy saw slices of ham and melted cheese between slices of thick multi-grain bread, mouth-watering kettle-cooked potato chips on the side.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.