Mouthwater: meaning, definitions and examples
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mouthwater
[ ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtə ]
description of food or drink
Causing an involuntary flow of saliva in anticipation of eating or drinking something delicious.
Synonyms
appetizing, delicious, tempting
Examples of usage
- The smell of freshly baked cookies is so mouthwatering.
- The restaurant's menu is full of mouthwater dishes.
Translations
Translations of the word "mouthwater" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dar água na boca
🇮🇳 मुँह में पानी लाना
🇩🇪 den Mund wässern
🇮🇩 menggiurkan
🇺🇦 смакота
🇵🇱 cieknąca ślinka
🇯🇵 よだれが出る
🇫🇷 met l'eau à la bouche
🇪🇸 hacer la boca agua
🇹🇷 ağzı sulandırmak
🇰🇷 군침이 돌다
🇸🇦 يجعل الفم يسيل
🇨🇿 sbíhají se sliny
🇸🇰 zbiehajú sa sliny
🇨🇳 垂涎欲滴
🇸🇮 cediti sline
🇮🇸 mynntvatnandi
🇰🇿 ауыз суы
🇬🇪 პირისა წყალი
🇦🇿 ağız suyu
🇲🇽 hacer agua la boca
Word origin
The term 'mouthwater' comes from the combination of 'mouth' and 'water', depicting the physiological response of salivation triggered by the anticipation of something delicious. The concept of mouthwatering food or experiences has been ingrained in human culture for centuries, with various cuisines and events designed to evoke this sensory reaction.
See also: badmouth, mouth, mouthful, mouthparts, mouthpiece, mouthwatering.