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adjective

Definition of flavorednext
as in flavorful

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verb

past tense of flavor
as in spiced
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano

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Recent Examples of flavored
Adjective
Readers know that Olive loves her sugary, flavored and colorful drinks. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 June 2026 Unlike pre-flavored syrups, this vanilla sugar enhances the natural flavors of your coffee while adding a delicate sweetness. — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025 That growth is already being driven by demand for premium, artisanal and flavored vodkas, with consumers—especially younger drinkers—seeking unique, high-end flavor experiences. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
Barissimo Apple Crisp Coffee Brew up a pot of this ground coffee flavored with hints of apple crisp. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026 The corn relish is flavored with lime juice and jalapenos for an ideal kick. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026 The tender meat is flavored with ranch powder, gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 Vermouth is a lower-proof aperitif flavored with herbs, roots, spices, citrus and other botanicals, typically landing somewhere between 15% and 22% ABV—considerably gentler than the roughly 40% ABV of many familiar spirits. — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But by the time it’s finished, those muscles have been flavored, cooked, cooled and sliced so thin that they can be folded into a sandwich in just a few seconds. — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Today's version is made with apple cider vinegar and flavored by natural ingredients like ginger, peach, lemon, and berries. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 Most of the products were flavored nicotine vapes, which accounted for 76% of the items seized. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Arabic coffee, in particular, is often flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, saffron, or cloves. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavored
  1. flavorful
  2. spiced
  3. tasty
  4. savory
  5. delicious
  6. tasteful
  7. delectable
  8. flavorsome
Adjective
  • Eventually, the contraption worked, producing chewy, flavorful mango slices.
    — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Crawfish étouffée, the Cajun dish made by his dad, John Jefferson, features crawfish tails in a flavorful, buttery gravy served over rice.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavorful
Verb
  • Starbucks describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The company describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spiced
Adjective
  • Checkered tiles top the tables and throughout the far side are couches to settle into with negronis and martinis served with tasty upscale snacks at aperitivo hour.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But this 80-proof expression distilled on copper pot stills, a blend of three different marks (specific batches), is a versatile and tasty Jamaican white with notes of molasses, stone and tropical fruit, and a hint of dark chocolate on the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of tasty
Adjective
  • The 400-odd recipes include savory pies of all stripes, a mind-boggling array of uses for many styles of cheese, and boundless vegetable dishes.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The dish features sweet and savory thick-cut bacon suspended from a miniature clothesline.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of savory
Adjective
  • Its rooftop bar, Zefiro, is a hotspot for creative cocktails with views of the Duomo, while a restaurant by Korean-American chef Akira Back, who trained under Nobu, brings delicious Japanese fusion cuisine to a city dominated by pasta and steak.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Cast your mind back to the winter of 2024 and the delicious second season of The Traitors.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • The owner specified it in tasteful Harrier dark gray paint, which was then covered in a satin paint-protection film to give a stealthy matte finish.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The brand sells a tight curation of options—only three finishes and a handful of shapes—but each one is well-suited for minimalists in search of quiet, tasteful silhouettes.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of tasteful
Adjective
  • Add autumn’s delectable flavors to your leaf-peeping excursion with a trip to one of the Willamette Valley’s vineyards, known for their signature pinot noirs.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Colman, in stringy auburn hair, makes a crisply delectable antagonist (who is really, of course, on Ian’s side).
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of delectable
Adjective
  • While some editors wanted more pronounced corn notes, others loved its flavorsome roasty-toasty character.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • Chili can be served on its own or with bowls of rice or cornbread, and can be repurposed into a flavorsome pasta sauce, taco filling, or nacho topper.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Definition of flavorsome

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“Flavored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavored. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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