Mouthwater: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is suitable for describing food that stimulates your appetite. It is often used to refer to food that looks or smells appealing.

• The chef prepared an appetizing salad with fresh ingredients
• The picture of the steak on the menu is very appetizing

This word is best used when you want to describe food that tastes very good.

• The chocolate cake was absolutely delicious
• She cooked a delicious meal for her friends

Use this word when talking about food that looks so good that you want to eat it, even if you weren't hungry. It can also have a negative connotation if it suggests overindulgence.

• The cookies on the counter were very tempting
• Even though I was on a diet, the ice cream looked too tempting to resist

Typically used to describe food that looks or smells very delicious, making you want to eat it immediately.

• The sight of the chocolate cake made my mouth water.
• The aroma from the kitchen is mouthwatering.

Used when something is very attractive or tempting, often leading someone to do something they might not otherwise do.

• The store used big discounts to entice customers.
• He was enticed by the low prices and bought more than he needed.

Used when something causes increased activity or energy, either mental or physical, often in a more formal or scientific context.

• The new policy is designed to stimulate economic growth.
• Caffeine can stimulate the nervous system.

Refers to something that causes a strong feeling of enthusiasm or eagerness, not limited to food.

• The news about the trip excited everyone.
• The new movie trailer is very exciting.