1. having a pleasant appearance, smell, or thought that makes you want to eat something
2. attractive or appealing in a general sense
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The appetizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
• She arranged the fruit in an appetizing display.
• The restaurant’s appetizing menu made it hard to choose.
• His appetizing description of the vacation made us want to go.
• The appetizing smell of barbecue drew crowds to the festival.
• The chef made even simple vegetables look appetizing.
• The appetizing photographs in the cookbook inspired her to cook.