savorous

adjective

Definition of savorousnext
as in tasty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savorous
  1. tasty
  2. flavorful
  3. delicious
  4. interesting
  5. scrumptious
  6. intriguing
  7. fascinating
  8. appetizing
Adjective
  • And don't miss Wildgrain, whose new-to-Amazon storefront has some of the tastiest bagels, breads, cookies and more marked down for the sale.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The program is designed to trick North Carolina’s raccoons into taking their medicine with a tasty snack.
    — Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tasty
Adjective
  • Many of the colorful tins popular on social media, such as those from Fishwife, are packed in sauces, oils or other flavorful ingredients.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An omakase menu spread over 18 courses, Umami lives up to its name with dishes that are deeply flavorful.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavorful
Adjective
  • These include beautiful beaches, delicious food, temples, scenic landscapes, wellness experiences, and adventures that push her beyond her usual routine.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and memorable.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Disappointingly, her screenplay proceeds to unfold in a procession of frustrating get-outs and compromises, repeatedly choosing the least interesting or challenging direction to take this would-be throuple.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • This would provide some interesting tactical options for the Navy, especially for conflicts with rivals, like China.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Our pick, however, is to order dessert from the room service menu and tuck into scrumptious chocolate while literally tucked into bed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The additional toppings of avocado, green onions, and mango made for a scrumptious bite.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrumptious
Adjective
  • By 2036, the spacecraft is scheduled to rendezvous with its final and most intriguing target, 269 Justitia.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Jeremy Strong making no facial expression as Mark Zuckerberg, on the other hand, was not intriguing enough to tempt theatergoers.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • Givenchy was also fascinating, as Marco de Vincenzo is forging a new language for accessories there.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The director’s deliberate obfuscation of Soulan’s immediate intentions — beyond his desire to keep the school open — make for a fascinating character study.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • Debuts to Watch An equally appetizing First Feature competition was assembled by Malaika Bova in her first gig as curator of the section.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The smell is both appetizing and potent, the air heavy with peppers that keep the factory in a constant fog of aromatic tear gas.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of appetizing
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“Savorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savorous. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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