Synonyms for savory
ˈseɪ və risa·vo·ry

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1. savory

   That is delicious which affords a gratification at once vivid and delicate to the senses, especially to those of taste and smell; as, delicious fruit; a delicious odor; luscious has a kindred but more fulsome meaning, inclining toward a cloying excess of sweetness or richness. Savory is applied chiefly to cooked food made palatable by spices and condiments. Delightful may be applied to the higher gratifications of sense, as delightful music, but is chiefly used for that which is mental and spiritual. Delicious has a limited use in this way; as, a delicious bit of poetry; the word is sometimes used ironically for some pleasing absurdity; as, this is delicious! Compare DELIGHTFUL.

   Synonyms:
   dainty, delicious, delightful, exquisite, luscious

   Antonyms:
   acrid, bitter, loathsome, nauseous, repulsive, unpalatable, unsavory

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1. savorynoun

   any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees

   Synonyms:
   savoury

   Antonyms:
   unappetising, offensive, unsavory, odoriferous, unsavoury, tasteless, unappetizing

2. savory, Micromeria juliananoun

   dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions

   Synonyms:
   savoury

   Antonyms:
   tasteless, odoriferous, unappetising, unsavory, unappetizing, unsavoury, offensive

3. savory, savourynoun

   either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family

   Synonyms:
   savoury

   Antonyms:
   odoriferous, unappetizing, offensive, tasteless, unsavory, unappetising, unsavoury

4. savory, savouryadjective

   an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre

   Synonyms:
   savoury

   Antonyms:
   unappetizing, offensive, tasteless, unsavoury, unsavory, unappetising, odoriferous

5. savory, savouryadjective

   morally wholesome or acceptable

   "a past that was scarcely savory"

   Synonyms:
   spicy, mouth-watering, zesty, piquant, savoury

   Antonyms:
   unsavoury, unappetizing, odoriferous, offensive, unsavory, unappetising, tasteless

6. piquant, savory, savoury, spicy, zestyadjective

   having an agreeably pungent taste

   Synonyms:
   hot, naughty, salty, spicy, gamy, mouth-watering, juicy, yeasty, blue, racy, risque, engaging, savoury, gamey, piquant, zestful, barmy, zesty

   Antonyms:
   unsavoury, offensive, unappetising, tasteless, unappetizing, odoriferous, unsavory

7. mouth-watering, savory, savouryadjective

   pleasing to the sense of taste

   Synonyms:
   spicy, mouth-watering, piquant, savoury, zesty

   Antonyms:
   unsavoury, unappetizing, offensive, unappetising, unsavory, odoriferous, tasteless

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1. • Herb

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1. savoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   relishing, piquant, luscious, palatable, delicious, flavorous, nice, well-tasted

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1. savoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   gustable, palatable, toothsome, fragrant

   Antonyms:
   unsavory, impalatable

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1. Rossella Rago:

   It’s basically a ricotta cheesecake, but it’s super savory – to the max.

2. Toyo Koda:

   A big 2015 culinary trend in China continues to be the focus on locally grown tea as an ingredient in cuisine, it's incredibly versatile and can be used across savory and sweet dishes.

3. Jessica Randhawa from The:

   My family has been enjoying these sliders for lunch with this recipe for the last five years, and they look forward to it as much as Thanksgiving dinner itself, for this recipe, always be sure to use sweet rolls, as the sweetness complements the savory turkey meat and the tart cranberry sauce perfectly in a fusion of flavors.

4. Natalie Rizzo:

   Since chocolate has caffeine that may keep me awake, I opt for cocoa powder sprinkled on top of popcorn, this sweet and savory snack has just 40 calories per cup.

5. Cynthia Sass:

   If you've never tried avocado in these ways, trust me, you'll love it, avocado blends well with both sweet and savory ingredients, and provides the satisfaction factor that makes dishes decadent. Incorporating more avocado into your diet is like having your cake and eating it too!