mouthwatering
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3.2
- adjective
- /ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ/
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exquisito
- The bakery displayed mouthwatering pastries that attracted customers from all around.
- mouthwatering recipes
- mouthwatering meals
- mouthwatering scent
Examples
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Voted the number 1 independent pizzeria in the country, La Nova, in business since 1957, has become internationally famous for its mouthwatering thick crust pizza and chicken wings.
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The chef prepared a mouthwatering dish that left everyone wanting more.
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The photo of the cookies is truly mouthwatering.
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But most of all we got some real nice mouthwatering Barbecue.
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The incredible variety of the buffet and the mouthwatering presentation of each dish was fit for queens and kings.
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A third cone of light snapped on and a mouthwatering tray of cookies, ice cream, and cake appeared inside.
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With its electrifying ambiance, mouthwatering dishes on the menu, and live performances, House of Blues is a great place to be.
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The mouthwatering aroma of well-grilled meat drifted through it to my grateful nostrils.
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Perch Perkins here, coming to you live from in front of The Krusty Krab restaurant, for years the only place to get a delicious and mouthwatering Krabby Patty.
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Where do I get it: Located on Ke Ji Lu Street in the Yanta District, this prominent hole-in-the-wall is known for its cheap but mouthwatering hand-pulled noodles.
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Synonyms
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1.0
Very pleasant to taste
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1.0
Food or drink with a pleasant flavor that people enjoy
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6.1
Very tasty and pleasant to eat
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3.7
Very tasty and pleasant to eat
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3.5
Smelling or looking so good you want to eat it
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4.3
Having a very rich, sweet taste or smell that feels pleasant
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5.1
Very pleasant to taste, especially of food or drink
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8.8
Very tasty and pleasant to eat
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3.9
So pretty it looks like you could eat it
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2.7
Food that looks, smells, or tastes so good you want to eat it
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7.2
Tasty and pleasant to eat
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4.3
Having a strong and pleasant taste
Very sweet and nice to taste and smell
A strong pleasant taste you notice when you eat or drink
A food with a strong, pleasant taste that people enjoy
A food or drink with a nice taste that people enjoy
Antonyms
How Appetizing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word mouthwatering comes from a simple picture of your mouth and watering — 'watering' here means your mouth filling with water when you see or smell tasty food. So mouthwatering means 'very delicious' or 'so appealing that you want to eat it'.