sapid

1 of 2

adjective

sap·​id ˈsa-pəd 

1

: having flavor : flavorful

2

archaic : agreeable to the mind

sapidity

sa-ˈpi-də-tē 

noun archaic

sapidity

2 of 2

noun

sa·​pid·​i·​ty səˈpidətē 

-dətē, 

-i

plural -es

: the quality or state of being sapid : savor, savoriness

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin sapidus tasty, from sapere to taste — more at sage

First Known Use

Adjective

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sapid

• rapid
• rapide
• vapid

Medical Definition

sapid

adjective

sap·​id ˈsap-əd 

: affecting the organs of taste : possessing flavor and especially a strong agreeable flavor