appetizing
UK/ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/US/'æpitaiziŋ/
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Looking or smelling so good that it makes you want to eat
开胃的；令人垂涎的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedappetizeto, toward
+
-ingseek, aim, strive
=appetizing
appetize + -ing = stimulating the appetite; often used in the negative (not very appetizing).
Common Collocations
- 1.appetizing aroma诱人的香气
- 2.appetizing smell开胃的气味
- 3.not very appetizing不太开胃
Example Sentences
- 1.
The cold leftovers didn't look very appetizing.