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is appetizing
[/ɪz ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/]
verb phrase
é apetitoso
1.
looks or smells delicious and makes one want to eat
That pizza is appetizing.
Essa pizza é apetitosa.
2.
appeals to one's desire or interest
The job offer is not very appetizing to me.
A proposta de emprego não é muito atrativa para mim.
Synonyms
is tempting
is delicious
is inviting
is mouth-watering
looks good
Antonyms
is unappetizing
is unappealing
is repulsive
is disgusting
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
é apetitoso
common usage
Portugal
é apetitoso
common usage
Brazil
abre o apetite
alternative expression meaning 'whets the appetite'
Related Idioms & Phrases
makes one's mouth water
looks good enough to eat
whets the appetite
looks delicious
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