Definitions
- Describing food that looks or smells so good that it makes you salivate. - Referring to a dish that is so delicious that it makes your mouth water. - Talking about a meal that is so tempting that it makes you hungry just thinking about it.
- Describing food that looks or smells good and makes you want to eat it. - Referring to a dish that is visually appealing and makes you feel hungry. - Talking about a meal that is prepared in an attractive and appetizing way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe food that looks or smells good.
- 2Both words are used to express the desire to eat something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the appearance or aroma of food.
- 4Both words are often used in menus, advertisements, and food reviews.
- 5Both words are associated with positive feelings towards food.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Mouthwatering emphasizes the physical reaction of salivating, while appetizing focuses on the visual appeal of food.
- 2Intensity: Mouthwatering is more intense and implies a stronger desire to eat than appetizing.
- 3Usage: Mouthwatering is less common than appetizing and may be considered more informal or colloquial.
- 4Connotation: Mouthwatering can be associated with indulgence or excess, while appetizing is more neutral and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Mouthwatering and appetizing are both used to describe food that looks or smells good and makes you want to eat it. However, mouthwatering emphasizes the physical reaction of salivating and is more intense, while appetizing focuses on the visual appeal of food and is more neutral. Mouthwatering is less common and may be considered more informal or colloquial.
