Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Appetizing /ăp'-ĭt-īzˌ-ĭng/ · Ap·pe·ti·zing · IPA /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/ a. adv. 01 a. Exciting appetite; as, appetizing food. 1. Exciting appetite; as, appetizing food. “The appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing.” — Sir W. Scott. 02 adv. So as to excite appetite. 1. So as to excite appetite.