savory

¹sa·vory

adj \ˈsā-və-rē, ˈsāv-rē\

Definition of SAVORY

: having savor: as a : piquantly pleasant to the mind <a savory triumph> b : morally exemplary : edifying c : pleasing to the sense of taste especially by reason of effective seasoning d : pungently flavorful without sweetness

— sa·vor·i·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb

— sa·vor·i·ness \-rē-nəs\ noun

Variants of SAVORY

sa·vory also sa·voury \ˈsā-və-rē, ˈsāv-rē\

Examples of SAVORY

1. They prepared an assortment of both sweet and savory foods.
2. <cedar is one of the most savory of all woods>

First Known Use of SAVORY

13th century

Related to SAVORY

Synonyms: ambrosial, aromatic, perfumed, redolent, fragrant (also savoury), scented, sweet

Antonyms: fetid, foul, malodorous, noisome, putrid, rancid, rank, reeking, reeky, skunky, smelly, stenchful, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Related Words: flowery, fruity, pungent, spicy; odiferous, odored, odoriferous, odorous; clean, fresh, pure

Near Antonyms: odorless, unscented; fusty, musty, stale; gamy (or gamey)

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Rhymes with SAVORY

Avery, bravery, knavery, Lavery, quavery, wavery