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sapid

adjective

Definition of sapidnext
as in tasty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sapid
  1. tasty
  2. flavorful
  3. savory
  4. tasteful
  5. loathsome
  6. unpalatable
  7. disgusting
  8. flavorsome
Adjective
  • These tasty little bundles are filled with herbed ricotta and topped with marinara.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Albeit a tasty pastry, the polenta cake was overshadowed by the sherbet, bringing me back for spoon after spoon, each little taste unlocking a new world of tomato flavor.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of tasty
Adjective
  • The crust is somehow both chewy and crispy, and the flavorful sauce is minimal enough to allow the rest of the ingredients to shine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Juicy and tender pork chops are made flavorful by a spicy rub, and the sauce is sweet and tangy.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavorful
Adjective
  • The goat is tender and deeply savory, the perfect vehicle for slathering charred avocado and queso for a truly melt-in-your-mouth bite.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Strained, the broth is savory and often used as a base for hearty dishes, like soups, grits, jambalaya, gumbo, casseroles, and more.
    — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of savory
Adjective
  • After lying dormant for over twenty years, the property has been completely renovated to make the space feel tasteful, modern, and comfortable while continuing to pay tribute to its deep archival roots.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And the Heartbreakers are perhaps the most tasteful song-servers in rock history.
    — Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of tasteful
Adjective
  • Given French’s loathsome history, Abbott and others in the party establishment worked hard to keep him from winning the Republican nomination, Rice noted.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Kraus’ paean to peace is written in the most luxurious and loathsome language imaginable — in one very long and fractured sentence.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of loathsome
Adjective
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has previously signaled that the White House is cautious about pushing too hard in defiance of the bond market—even if a hold or a hike in the base rate is politically unpalatable.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Although no plant is 100% animal-proof, some spring-blooming bulbs have toxic or unpalatable self-defenses that deer, rabbits and rodents tend to avoid.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of unpalatable
Adjective
  • The better to act out empire’s idea of what disgusting demonic sickness looks like.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • These guys are disgusting over the radio in the heat of battle.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 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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“Sapid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sapid. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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