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
  • The branzino – buttery, substantial and just the right amount of briny – is the most tangible, tasty expression of the theory.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Amidst the Fringe action in Old Town, Peregrine (formerly Gorse) is a new bakery, offering equally tasty pastries alongside a glimpse into the flavors of Northern Ireland—where the owner is from.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of tasty
Adjective
  • For dessert, the tiramisu is a never-miss classic and the pistacchio mille feuille de (only available for dinner) was a really fun, flavorful treat.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • What unites them is the method, in which small pieces of marinated protein are threaded onto skewers and grilled over hot charcoal, where the smoke and intense heat create deeply flavorful, succulent, crispy bites.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of flavorful
Adjective
  • The wings are savory, fragrant, and mildly spicy, with a subtle numbing sensation from the peppercorns that adds depth without overpowering the dish.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The Great Minnesota Get-Together is leaning into its reputation for over-the-top fare in 2026, unveiling 36 new foods ranging from savory mashups to quirky sweet treats, including Pickle Pie, an Apple Donut Ham Grinder and Dill With It, Cookie!
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of savory
Adjective
  • Because dependency, when presented with good lighting and a tasteful logo, can look exactly like progress.
    — Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Restaurateur Franco Pierre Weber has a tasteful card on each table thanking patrons for not wearing gym attire, bathing suits, T-shirts and baseball hats.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of tasteful
Adjective
  • People commonly used tobacco to treat many ailments, including indigestion, respiratory problems, pain and loathsome mouth afflictions.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Platner is loathsome in so many ways.
    — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Definition of loathsome
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
  • The left's most hated author — JK Rowling — has dropped the hammer on the disgusting things that took place at the Indiana Fever-Seattle Storm game earlier this week.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Or when some man behaving like a degenerate gambler plods into Chelsea Gray’s DMs with a disgusting slur.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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