salivate Synonyms
salivate Meaning
salivate (v)
produce saliva
be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something
salivate (v. t.)
To produce an abnormal flow of saliva in; to produce salivation or ptyalism in, as by the use of mercury.
salivate (v. i.)
To produce saliva, esp. in excess.
salivate Sentence Examples
- The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked cookies made my mouth salivate uncontrollably.
- The sight of the juicy red apples in the supermarket window caused my salivary glands to salivate profusely.
- My dog's tongue salivated visibly as it anticipated its favorite treats.
- The anticipation of a delicious meal had my taste buds salivating and my stomach growling.
- The sour taste of the lemon instantly made my mouth salivate, causing me to wince.
- The aroma of ripe mangoes filled the air, making my mouth salivate with anticipation.
- The thought of a juicy steak sizzling on the grill made my salivary glands work overtime.
- My body salivated in response to the pungent smell of onions and garlic frying in butter.
- The sight of the beautifully plated dessert made my salivary glands salivate, preparing my mouth for the sweet treat.
- The icy cold of the popsicle immediately made my mouth salivate, providing a refreshing burst of flavor.
FAQs About the word salivate
produce saliva, be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about somethingTo produce an abnormal flow of saliva in; to produce salivation or ptyalism i
spit,drool,slobber, expectorate, froth, sputter,dribble, water, foam, slaver
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The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked cookies made my mouth salivate uncontrollably.
The sight of the juicy red apples in the supermarket window caused my salivary glands to salivate profusely.
My dog's tongue salivated visibly as it anticipated its favorite treats.
The anticipation of a delicious meal had my taste buds salivating and my stomach growling.
