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Mouthwatering Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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mouthwatering

[ˈmaʊθˌwɔtərɪŋ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

food description

Extremely appetizing or delicious, causing one's mouth to water in anticipation.

Synonyms

appetizing, delicious, tasty.

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Word Description / Examples
mouthwatering

Best used to describe food that looks very appealing and makes you excited to eat it.

  • The bakery's window display was filled with mouthwatering pastries.
  • As soon as she opened the lid, the aroma from the soup was mouthwatering.
appetizing

Suitable for describing food that looks or smells good and stimulates your appetite.

  • The salad was arranged so beautifully that it looked very appetizing.
  • The chef prepared an appetizing starter that impressed the guests.
delicious

Used when you want to express that food tastes very good.

  • The chocolate cake was absolutely delicious.
  • She made a delicious stew for dinner last night.
tasty

Commonly used in informal settings to describe food that has a pleasant flavor.

  • That pizza was really tasty!
  • He cooked a tasty meal that everyone enjoyed.

Examples of usage

  • The smell of freshly baked bread was so mouthwatering that I couldn't resist buying a loaf.
  • The chef's special dessert was truly mouthwatering, with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

Translations

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Origin of 'mouthwatering'

The term 'mouthwatering' originated in the early 19th century and is a combination of 'mouth' and 'watering', referring to the physiological reaction of salivating in response to appetizing food. It has since become a popular expression to describe delicious or tempting food.

See also: badmouth, mouth, mouthful, mouthparts, mouthpiece, mouthwater.