Drool (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something; "She was salivating over the raise she anticipated".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- He began to drool over the prospect of signing a record deal with his favorite label.
- The minute he saw the vacation package, he started drooling over the possibility of a beachfront resort.
- Every time she thought about visiting her dream city, she couldn't help but drool over the idea of walking along the famous Champs-Élysées.
- She started to drool over the amazing job opportunity that would allow her to travel the world.
- The moment the tickets went on sale, her kids started drooling over the chance to see their favorite band live.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- During the meal, the aroma of the roast chicken made him drool in anticipation.
- The sight of the juicy ice cream caused the young boy to drool uncontrollably.
- As the chef presented the exquisite dish, food critics couldn't help but drool at the delicious presentation.
- Watching her mom peel a succulent orange, the toddler began to drool in excitement.
- As he watched the chef prepare the mouth-watering barbecue, the smell made him drool with hunger.