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Savory

🔄 Synonyms of "Savory"

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WordDefinition
piquantFavorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.
zestyHaving a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.
tastefulHaving or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
spicyOf a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
appetizingnounThat appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.
inoffensivenot offensive
savourynoun(British, Canada, Australian and New Zealand spelling) Alternative form of savory. [Tasty, attractive to the palate.]
tastynounHaving a pleasant or satisfying flavor.
mouth-wateringAlternative form of mouthwatering. [That is pleasing to the sense of taste; appetizing; that makes one salivate.]
micromeria juliananoundwarf aromatic shrub of mediterranean regions

↔️ Antonyms of "Savory"

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WordDefinition
offensivenounCausing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
unsavoryOf bad taste; distasteful.
unsavoury(British spelling) Alternative spelling of unsavory. [Not savory; without flavor.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Savory"

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WordDefinition
savourynoun(British, Canada, Australian and New Zealand spelling) Alternative form of savory. [Tasty, attractive to the palate.]
tastynounHaving a pleasant or satisfying flavor.
mouth-wateringAlternative form of mouthwatering. [That is pleasing to the sense of taste; appetizing; that makes one salivate.]
appetizingnounThat appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.
piquantFavorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.
zestynounHaving a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.
tastefulHaving or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
spicyOf a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
inoffensivenot offensive
micromeria juliananoundwarf aromatic shrub of mediterranean regions
genus satureianounsavory
genus saturejanounsavory
sarriettenoun—
satureianounsavory
saturejaa genus of aromatic plants of the family Lamiaceae, related to rosemary and thyme.
savorousflavorful; savory; tasty
palatablePleasing to the taste, tasty.
deliciousPleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.
palatefulnounTasty; flavorsome.
gustablenounHaving a taste; capable of being tasted.

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