appetising
/ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण ऐपिटाइज़िंग
स्वादिष्ट लगने वाला, भूख बढ़ाने वाला, ज़ायकेदार
Core word
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(of food or smells) making you feel hungry or wanting to eat
स्वादिष्ट लगने वाला, भूख बढ़ाने वाला, ज़ायकेदार
- An appetising smell of fried pakoras came from the kitchen.
- The food looked very appetising.
- The fresh rotis looked warm and appetising.
+ 2 more examples
- The smell of masala chai coming from the stall was very appetising.
- She made the dish more appetising by adding fresh coriander.
Synonyms tempting mouth-watering delicious inviting tasty
Opposite unappetising unappealing disgusting
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
look / smell / taste + appetising
After the linking verbs look, smell and taste, use the adjective appetising, not the adverb.
Linking verbs look, smell और taste के बाद adjective 'appetising' आता है, adverb नहीं।
- The curry smells appetising.
- The cake looks very appetising.
appetising + noun
Before a noun, appetising describes food or smells that make you want to eat.
Noun से पहले 'appetising' उन भोजन या गंधों का वर्णन करता है जो खाने की इच्छा जगाएँ।
- An appetising aroma came from the kitchen.
appetising / unappetising
The opposite is unappetising; both can take very, rather or quite.
इसका विलोम 'unappetising' है; दोनों के साथ very, rather या quite आ सकते हैं।
- The cold, oily food looked unappetising.
appetising to sb (less common)
To say who finds it appetising, use to; the usual patterns avoid for.
यह बताने के लिए कि किसे यह रुचिकर लगता है, 'to' का प्रयोग होता है; सामान्य रूप में 'for' नहीं लगता।
- The smell of fresh parathas was appetising to the hungry travellers.
appetising (adjective) vs appetite (noun)
Appetising is the adjective for food; appetite is the noun for your desire to eat.
'Appetising' भोजन के लिए adjective है; 'appetite' खाने की इच्छा के लिए noun है।
- The smell was appetising, and I soon lost my fear of the strange dish.
- He has a healthy appetite.
+Collocations 5
appetising + noun
smellaromamealdishdisplaylook
- The appetising smell of frying pakoras filled the street.
adverb + appetising
verymosthighlyparticularlyless
- The thali looked particularly appetising after the long journey.
verb + appetising
looksmellsoundtasteseem
- The menu sounded very appetising.
appetising + food type
appetising snackappetising sweetsappetising fruitappetising breakfast
- A plate of fresh fruit makes an appetising breakfast.
appetising + sense word
appetising colourappetising presentationappetising textureappetising scent
- The appetising presentation of the thali pleased the guests.
“More examples 6
- The halwai displayed appetising jalebis in the shop window.
हलवाई ने दुकान की खिड़की में स्वादिष्ट जलेबियाँ सजा रखी थीं।
- Radhika thought the hostel food looked less than appetising.
राधिका को हॉस्टल का खाना खाने की इच्छा जगाने वाला नहीं लगा।
- An appetising aroma of masala tea drifted from the stall.
चाय की दुकान से मसाला चाय की भूख जगाने वाली महक आ रही थी।
- The pictures in the menu made every dish look appetising.
मेन्यू की तस्वीरों ने हर व्यंजन को आकर्षक बना दिया था।
- The soup was not very appetising, so he left it.
सूप बहुत स्वादिष्ट नहीं था, इसलिए उसने उसे छोड़ दिया।
- The langar served an appetising meal of dal and rice.
लंगर में दाल-चावल का स्वादिष्ट भोजन परोसा गया।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The food smells appetisingly.
✓ The food smells appetising.
After the sense verb smell, use an adjective, not an adverb.
इंद्रिय-बोधक क्रिया 'smell' के बाद adjective आता है, adverb नहीं।
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AaSpelling
appe·tising
Appetising has an e after the p, appe-tising (not 'apetising' or 'appitising').
Appetising में p के बाद e आता है, appe-tising ('apetising' या 'appitising' गलत है)।