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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Ronnie O'Sullivan quickly wrapped up victory over China's He Guoqiang at the World Championship to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against four-time winner John Higgins.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 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

The restaurant’s ambitious, maximized layering of mouth-watering ingredients has been hailed by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

"Going to England and Australia are really mouth-watering prospects and great opportunities because they are tough tours," Williamson said.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

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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