appetising
Makes you hungry
Appetising is the British spelling of appetizing, describing food or drink that looks or smells attractive enough to stimulate hunger.
Something appetising appeals to the senses and makes you want to eat it: The roast chicken looked incredibly appetising.
The word extends beyond food to describe anything that seems appealing or inviting, though this figurative use often carries ironic undertones: The prospect of another three-hour meeting wasn't particularly appetising.
Extremely pleasing to taste
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- toothsomeDeliciously appetizing
- palatableAcceptable to the tongue
- yummyInformally delectable
ambrosial · divine · heavenly · delish · lip-smacking · finger-licking · moreish · nectarous
Powerfully attractive
- invitingAttractively appealing
- appealingPleasant and inviting
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- irresistibleImpossible to withstand
tantalizing · mouthwatering · seductive · attractive · beckoning · desirable · come-hither · captivating
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- savouryPleasantly salty or spiced
- zestyLively in flavor
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- spicedSeasoned with aromatics
herbal · piquant · seasoned · fragrant · pungent · smoky · garlicky · citrusy
Decorated for presentation
- platedCoated with metal
- colourfulHaving many bright hues
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
glistening · steaming · sizzling · caramelized · crispy · glazed · picture-perfect
Connoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomicOf food appreciation
- culinaryRelated to cooking
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- gourmandExcessive food lover
connoisseur · foodie · degustation · plated · refined · sophisticated · exquisite · premium
delectable
Extremely pleasing to taste
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- toothsomeDeliciously appetizing
- palatableAcceptable to the tongue
yummy · ambrosial · divine · heavenly · delish · lip-smacking · finger-licking · moreish · nectarous · sapid
enticing
Powerfully attractive
irresistible · tantalizing · mouthwatering · seductive · attractive · beckoning · desirable · come-hither · captivating · beguiling
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
spiced · herbal · piquant · seasoned · fragrant · pungent · smoky · garlicky · citrusy · peppery
garnished
Decorated for presentation
golden · glistening · steaming · sizzling · caramelized · crispy · glazed · picture-perfect
epicurean
Connoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomicOf food appreciation
- culinaryRelated to cooking
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
gourmand · connoisseur · foodie · degustation · plated · refined · sophisticated · exquisite · premium · luxurious
appetisingunappetising
Failing to stimulate desire
unappetizing · disgusting · revolting · repulsive · nauseating
appetisingunappealing
Not pleasing or desirable
repellent · uninviting · off-putting · repugnant · disagreeable