SAPID Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

sapid

adjective

Definition of sapid

as in tasty

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Adjective

But the tasty crunch of capitalism, in this case, is mostly in the eye of the beholder.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Their eponymous debut features some tasty licks and haunting solos and should be an immediate listen for any fans of the genre.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of tasty

Adjective

That, paired with the smoky sausage and flavorful ham, was a carnivore’s paradise.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Building on a legacy established by his father, Chin worked hard to introduce the bold, flavorful ingredients found in Jamaica to new markets.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of flavorful

Adjective

The South Asian street food is usually savory, but Cho has transformed it into a sweet treat with hazelnut praline and dark chocolate milk.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The potatoes melt into a center of coarse ground beef, deeply savory with a subtle sweetness, and complex with the grassy, herbal brightness of culantro.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of savory

Adjective

Bad timing notwithstanding, Robert’s party at Susan’s house is pretty tasteful.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Perfect for indoor or outdoor decorating, this two-piece pillow cover set is designed with birds, flowers, branches, and leaves against a bridge background that looks tasteful and timeless.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of tasteful

Adjective

Threading that needle could force Burnham to make politically unpalatable choices.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 July 2026
To be sure, raising the payroll tax might be politically unpalatable for lawmakers, who would almost certainly face pushback from businesses and employees, experts note.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 June 2026

Definition of unpalatable

Adjective

In a series distinguished by copious disgusting battle scenes, Ormund co-stars in one of its very grossest—a gross-on-gross-on-gross flambé—and almost gets in one last barf.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
His central characters can be nasty, disgusting, violent, hysterically cruel, and passionately consumed.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgusting

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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