MOUTHWATERING Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

mouthwatering

adjective

ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ

Definition of mouthwatering

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries

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Recent Examples of mouthwatering Defending world champions Argentina will face European champions Spain in a mouthwatering showdown at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026 Next up is a mouthwatering quarterfinal against Naomi Osaka, a Wimbledon occasion that will hopefully be worth the wait. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating. — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026 Tomatillo salsa, Monterey Jack, chicken, and tortillas create a mouthwatering skillet meal. — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mouthwatering

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delicious

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Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Black Pepper Candied Bacon Fogo de Chão/MANNY RODRIGUEZ At Fogo de Chão, this delicious bacon dish is oven roasted with brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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mouths (off)

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