savory :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (4)

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n. any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees

Micromeria juliana

n. dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions

n. either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family

n. an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre

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Adjectives (7)

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adj. morally wholesome or acceptable; "a past that was scarcely savory"

mouth-watering, savoury

adj. pleasing to the sense of taste

piquant, savoury, spicy, zesty

adj. having an agreeably pungent taste

Fuzzynyms (29)

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piquant, savory, savoury, spicy, zesty

adj. having an agreeably pungent taste

delectable, delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy

adj. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

palatable, toothsome

adj. acceptable to the taste or mind; "palatable food"; "a palatable solution to the problem"

adj. strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"; "the acrid smell of burning rubber"

sour

adj. having a sharp biting taste

adj. keenly distressing to the mind or feelings; "poignant anxiety"

acerb, acerbic, astringent

adj. sour or bitter in taste

adj. as sharp as a razor

appetizing, appetising

adj. appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma

mouth-watering, savory, savoury

adj. pleasing to the sense of taste

adj. having the piquant burning taste of peppers; "corn chips with peppery salsa"

adj. strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"; "the acrid smell of burning rubber"

Synonyms (36)

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ambrosial, ambrosian, nectarous

adj. extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant; "a nectarous drink"; "ambrosial food"

adj. causing a sharp and acrid taste experience;"quinine is bitter"

bitterish, sharp-tasting

adj. somewhat bitter

bittersweet, semisweet

adj. having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness

delectable, delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy

adj. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

seasoned, flavored, flavoured

adj. aged or processed; "seasoned wood"

flavorful, flavourful, flavorous, flavourous, flavorsome, flavoursome, sapid, saporous

adj. full of flavor

full-bodied, racy, rich, robust

adj. marked by richness and fullness of flavor; "a rich ruby port"; "full-bodied wines"; "a robust claret"; "the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee"

adj. one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of sea water

adj. tasting of smoke; "smoky sausages"

sour

adj. one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons

adj. having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

adj. having the taste of wine; "a rich winy taste"

Antonyms (4)

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unsavory, unsavoury, offensive

adj. morally offensive; "an unsavory reputation"; "an unsavory scandal"

adj. lacking flavor

oblique case > abruptly pinnate > contrary to fact > heave up > fickle > capricious > dissent > savory

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