SAVOROUS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

savorous

adjective

Definition of savorous

as in tasty

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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

Venus in your career zone forms an awkward connection to Uranus in your playful 5th house, stirring tension between what looks polished and what actually feels interesting.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
This year’s showcase is especially interesting as Queer Lisboa is hitting 30 at the same time BFI Flare in London turns 40 and San Francisco’s Frameline turns 50, David notes.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of interesting

Adjective

There’s a reason why these characters in the sky are so popular and intriguing to us on the ground.

— Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Everything that is not in the frame but has a sound that is relevant for the story, is very intriguing to me to work with.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of intriguing

Adjective

That, to me, was a fascinating story and that was a story that would sustain an entire movie.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
But the most fascinating part of the process is seeing all the moves come together — or fail to mesh — when football begins.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of fascinating

Adjective

That actor-first mindset, paired with a coterie of rich characters, was clearly appetizing to actors.

— Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood are less appetizing without the same amount of tender green growth as those that flower on new wood.

— Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of appetizing

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