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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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • People commonly used tobacco to treat many ailments, including indigestion, respiratory problems, pain and loathsome mouth afflictions.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 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
  • These guys are disgusting over the radio in the heat of battle.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The wealth disparity and how competitive sports enables opportunity hoarding is just disgusting.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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