savory
[adjective]
Synonyms: palatable, aperitive, appetizing, flavorsome, relishing, sapid, savorous, savorsome, tasty, toothsome, sweet, ambrosial, aromal, aromatic, balmy, fragrant, perfumed, perfumy, redolent, spicy

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Antonyms: unsavory
Contrasted words: acrid, sharp, strong
Related Words: pleasing, tempting, gustful

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I. sa‧vo‧ry¹ /ˈseɪvəri/ adjective
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: savouré, past participle of savourer, from savour; savor²]
the American spelling of savoury

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II. savory² noun
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: satureia]
[uncountable] a plant that is used in cooking to add taste to meat and other food

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III. sa‧vour‧y¹ British English, savory American English /ˈseɪvəri/ adjective

1. British English savoury food tastes of salt Antonym : sweet:
savoury party snacks
pancakes with sweet and savoury fillings

2. a savoury smell or taste is strong and pleasant but is not sweet

3. not very savoury/none too savoury unpleasant or morally unacceptable ⇒ unsavoury:
Some of the customers in the pub looked none too savoury.

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