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
  • But the tasty crunch of capitalism, in this case, is mostly in the eye of the beholder.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Those who don’t like swallowing pills will appreciate these tasty saffron gummy supplements.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of tasty
Adjective
  • This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
  • My favorite was the tender and flavorful North African spiced short ribs by chef Tanya Holland of Brown Sugar Kitchen, in Oakland, California.
    — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of flavorful
Adjective
  • What about delicious gourmands, warm solar scents, or conversely, earthy notes grounded in fresh greens and wood?
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Twelve slices of bacon are bound to make anything delicious, and our Cowboy Cornbread from the August 1981 issue of the magazine is no exception.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Ours can start as one page of a contract, on the least interesting sheet in the agreement, the one nobody reads aloud.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Do not scatter your energy across every interesting possibility.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • To add to the already scrumptious array of smells, patchouli and barely-there white florals add complexity.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • The gnocchi was perfectly doughy and the pesto sauce was scrumptious.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026
Definition of scrumptious
Adjective
  • Equally, a disappointing first quarter can create an intriguing price if the problem is temporary, fixable, and already discounted.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Webflow's most intriguing hook is its set of CMS tools, which gives you a system to efficiently manage content.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • Very few things in movies and television shows delight me as much as a mysterious character revealing his or her fascinating backstory through an extended monologue that is delivered while staring off into the unspecified middle distance.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Any talk of changing the rules, salary cap or otherwise, to put reins on this kind of success would propagate underperformance and penalize this fascinating culture of constant improvement.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • Trea Turner jumped on a particularly appetizing slider for a two-run homer in that ugly second inning.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • If neither meal is found to be appetizing, the winner is simply determined by what the picky eater finds least repulsive.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of appetizing
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“Savorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savorous. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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