Definitions

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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Although a mouth-watering fight with Shields may lie in weight, Shalom was quick to warn of Pineiro's threat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Newcastle still have plenty to look forward to, not least a mouth-watering last-16 tie against Barcelona in the Champions League.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 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

"It's going to be world-class players against each other. It is going to be a mouth-watering thing."

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

mouth-watering

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