B2 verb ニュートラル

appetizing

/ˈæp.ə.taɪ.zɪŋ/

Describing food or smells that look or smell attractive and make you feel hungry. It is often used to describe the visual presentation or aroma of a meal rather than its actual flavor.

例文

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1

The fresh bread coming out of the oven had an incredibly appetizing aroma.

The fresh bread coming out of the oven had an incredibly appetizing aroma.

2

The chef focused on garnishing the plate to ensure the presentation was appetizing for the guests.

The chef focused on garnishing the plate to ensure the presentation was appetizing for the guests.

3

To be honest, that gray soup doesn't look very appetizing at all.

To be honest, that gray soup doesn't look very appetizing at all.

語族

名詞
appetite
Verb
appetize
副詞
appetizingly
形容詞
appetizing
関連
appetizer
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'appetizer'—the small dish served first that is designed to look and smell good to make you ready for the main meal.

クイックテスト

The golden-brown crust on the pie made it look extremely ______.

正解!

正解は: appetizing

例文

1

The fresh bread coming out of the oven had an incredibly appetizing aroma.

everyday

The fresh bread coming out of the oven had an incredibly appetizing aroma.

2

The chef focused on garnishing the plate to ensure the presentation was appetizing for the guests.

formal

The chef focused on garnishing the plate to ensure the presentation was appetizing for the guests.

3

To be honest, that gray soup doesn't look very appetizing at all.

informal

To be honest, that gray soup doesn't look very appetizing at all.

4

Studies suggest that the visual arrangement of ingredients significantly impacts how appetizing a meal is perceived to be.

academic

Studies suggest that the visual arrangement of ingredients significantly impacts how appetizing a meal is perceived to be.

5

We need to update our website photos to make the catering menu look more appetizing to corporate clients.

business

We need to update our website photos to make the catering menu look more appetizing to corporate clients.

語族

名詞
appetite
Verb
appetize
副詞
appetizingly
形容詞
appetizing
関連
appetizer

よく使う組み合わせ

appetizing smell appetizing smell
look appetizing look appetizing
appetizing appearance appetizing appearance
hardly appetizing hardly appetizing
appetizing snack appetizing snack

よく使うフレーズ

whet the appetite

to increase the feeling of hunger or interest

loss of appetite

when you no longer feel like eating

hearty appetite

a strong desire to eat a lot of food

よく混同される語

appetizing vs tasty

Tasty refers to the actual flavor when eating, whereas appetizing refers to the appeal of food before you eat it.

appetizing vs delicious

Delicious is a stronger term for high-quality taste; appetizing is more about the visual or aromatic stimulus.

📝

使い方のコツ

While primarily used for food, 'appetizing' can occasionally be used figuratively to describe an attractive prospect or idea (e.g., 'an appetizing offer').

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use this word to describe a person's physical attractiveness, but it should be strictly reserved for food or abstract opportunities.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'appetizer'—the small dish served first that is designed to look and smell good to make you ready for the main meal.

📖

語源

From the Middle French 'appétissant', derived from 'appétit', which comes from the Latin 'appetitus' meaning 'desire for'.

文法パターン

Used as an adjective before a noun: 'an appetizing meal' Used after linking verbs: 'the food looks appetizing' The negative form is almost always 'unappetizing'
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, the 'appetizing' nature of food is tied to 'plating' or food styling, which is seen as a sign of respect for the guest.

クイックテスト

The golden-brown crust on the pie made it look extremely ______.

正解!

正解は: appetizing

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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