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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

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The Women's Super League is guaranteed at least one representative in the last four, with defending champions Arsenal taking on Chelsea in a mouth-watering contest.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Thursday's meeting at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, in front of loud partisan support for the hosts, should be mouth-watering.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

There’s also a mouth-watering 100-ounce American wagyu skirt steak served with shishito peppers, pickles and charred carrots.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Sunday will see what he termed a "mouth-watering" rematch of the T20 World Cup final two years ago, won by India, when the teams clash in the Super Eights in Ahmedabad.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

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