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
Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.
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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
Tucked inside each edible shell is a mouthwatering bounty of chocolate squares filled with caramel and hazelnut truffle.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
Vietnam is a country with a breathtakingly beautiful coastline, a mouthwatering food scene, and vibrant cities where UNESCO World Heritage Sites huddle in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Trader Joe’s never fails to drop the most mouthwatering, on-theme treats for every holiday, and the Valentine's Day lineup is no different.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Try the mouthwatering Ricola, a creamy blend of Swiss alpine herbs, or the luxurious De Luxe option with truffles and Champagne.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
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
Tucked inside each edible shell is a mouthwatering bounty of chocolate squares filled with caramel and hazelnut truffle.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
Vietnam is a country with a breathtakingly beautiful coastline, a mouthwatering food scene, and vibrant cities where UNESCO World Heritage Sites huddle in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Trader Joe’s never fails to drop the most mouthwatering, on-theme treats for every holiday, and the Valentine's Day lineup is no different.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Try the mouthwatering Ricola, a creamy blend of Swiss alpine herbs, or the luxurious De Luxe option with truffles and Champagne.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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