mouthwatering
Cravingly good looking
Mouthwatering describes food so appealing it triggers salivation in anticipation: The mouthwatering aroma of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
The word extends to anything temptingly desirable: a mouthwatering real estate deal, mouthwatering profits.
Usually hyphenated as an adjective before a noun, often written as one word after.
Highly pleasing to taste
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
- tastyGood to eat
- lusciousRichly pleasing to senses
yummy · palatable · toothsome · savory · ambrosial · divine · exquisite · heavenly
Appetizing, not sweet
- spicyHaving strong heat
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- zestyLively in flavor
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
umami · smoky · rich · robust · peppery · garlicky · citrusy · herbal
Powerfully attractive
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- irresistibleImpossible to withstand
- tantalizingTeasingly attractive, frustratingly desirable
- invitingAttractively appealing
seductive · appealing · captivating · beckoning · appetizing · provocative · magnetic · beguiling
Need for nourishment
- appetiteDesire for food
- desireIntense wanting
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- longingIntense, persistent desire
ravenous · famished · starving · peckish · hankering · salivating · drooling · anticipation
Characteristic cooking style
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- MichelinFrench tire manufacturer
- chefProfessional kitchen leader
artisanal · truffle · degustation · connoisseur · haute cuisine · charcuterie · sashimi · risotto
delicious
Highly pleasing to taste
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
- tastyGood to eat
luscious · yummy · palatable · toothsome · savory · ambrosial · divine · exquisite · heavenly · sumptuous
juicy
Full of moisture
crispy · creamy · velvety · silky · buttery · flaky · crunchy · melting · oozing · gooey
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
aromatic · umami · smoky · rich · robust · peppery · garlicky · citrusy · herbal · seasoned
enticing
Powerfully attractive
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- irresistibleImpossible to withstand
- tantalizingTeasingly attractive, frustratingly desirable
inviting · seductive · appealing · captivating · beckoning · appetizing · provocative · magnetic · beguiling · hard to resist
hunger
Need for nourishment
longing · ravenous · famished · starving · peckish · hankering · salivating · drooling · anticipation · temptation
cuisine
Characteristic cooking style
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- MichelinFrench tire manufacturer
chef · artisanal · truffle · degustation · connoisseur · haute cuisine · charcuterie · sashimi · risotto · fine dining
mouthwateringunappetizing
Not pleasing to eat
disgusting · revolting · nauseating · repulsive · off-putting
mouthwateringbland
Lacking distinctive qualities
tasteless · flavorless · insipid · flat · unsavory
mouthwateringunappealing
Not pleasing or desirable
unenticing · uninviting · repellent · off-putting · boring