appetizing
UK: ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ | US: ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ
adj. stimulating or appealing to the appetite; looking or smelling delicious
appetizing = appet<desire> + ize<verb suffix> + ing<adjective suffix>
- appet (from Latin appetitus "desire, longing," from appetere "to strive after")
- ize (verb-forming suffix, from Greek -izein, indicating "to make or become")
- ing (adjective suffix, indicating "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word "appetizing" traces back to the Latin appetitus, meaning "desire," combined with the verb-forming suffix -ize and the adjective suffix -ing. Originally linked to the idea of "stimulating desire," it evolved in English to specifically describe food that looks or smells enticing. The morphemes reflect a logical progression: appet (craving) → ize (to induce) → ing (resulting quality).
The appetizing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
The chef arranged the dish in an appetizing way to attract customers.
Spices make even simple meals more appetizing.
The menu featured colorful and appetizing photos of each dish.
She found the smell of sizzling garlic highly appetizing.