1. produced saliva in the mouth, especially in response to food or anticipation of eating
Usage: past tense of salivate
2. showed eager anticipation or desire for something
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The dog salivated when it smelled the bacon cooking.
• She salivated at the sight of the chocolate cake.
• The investors salivated over the promising startup opportunity.
• He salivated thinking about his upcoming vacation.
• The aroma from the kitchen made everyone salivated.
• Critics salivated at the chance to review the controversial film.