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
  • Upgrade Your Pastries With More Fiber and Protein Pastries and bakery-style breakfasts like muffins or croissants are tasty and tempting, but they’re often made with refined flour, which strips away important blood-sugar-stabilizing nutrients.
    — Caitlin Beale, HEALTH, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, veterinarians warn that some tasty treats that are fine for humans, such as chocolate, can be dangerous for dogs.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of tasty
Adjective
  • This chicken pack is bound to be your favorite and most flavorful shortcut.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Add some of the Castelvetrano brine to your turkey brine for a flavorful boost that people will ask you about later.
    — Jenn de la Vega, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of flavorful
Adjective
  • This recipe for double crust apple pie delivers a mix of tart and sweet along with cinnamon that is crispy, delicious and is worth the indulgence.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Refrigerated tortellini is one of the fastest ways to turn plain broth into a satiating, delicious meal.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • An interesting detail is that four ESSMs can fit into one compatible launch cell.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That leaves an interesting question about how cities should handle future confrontations between pedestrians and commercial robots.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • United is pairing its new luxe, lie-back seats with some scrumptious dishes.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Topped with cream cheese frosting, toffee, and almond candy bits, this scrumptious pumpkin spice cake will be a winner at your next fall party.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of scrumptious
Adjective
  • The centrepiece of the archaeological site is a massive rock which is more than 20 feet long and features an intriguing engraving of a powerful being.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Touches of surrealism—or even magic—in author-illustrator Jimmy Liao’s detailed artwork add intriguing layers to the story.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • This fascinating riff on a cyber-noir ghost story is set in 3025, where the dead can be resurrected as holographic specters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • What's fascinating, though, is how reading culture appears to have developed in step with the geographical and economical growth of the city.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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