Definitions

savory

[sey-vuh-ree] / ˈseɪ və ri /

ADJECTIVE

pleasing, delicious in flavor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appetizing aromatic delectable fragrant luscious mellow piquant pungent spicy sweet tangy tasty tempting wholesome

STRONG

dainty good relishing rich

WEAK

agreeable ambrosial aperitive decent exquisite full-flavored mouthwatering palatable perfumed redolent respectable sapid savorous scrumptious toothsome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad bland dull flavorless repulsive sour stinking tasteless unappetizing unpleasant unsavory

WEAK

displeasing distasteful offensive

Example Sentences

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Tasting notes: Vibrant and savory throughout, with lingering bubbles and a delicate mineral note on the finish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Thanks to a Philippines-Mexico connection, coconut shows up in sweet and savory recipes: ceviche with poached shrimp, coconut limonada and coconut raspado with jammy plums.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

The result is crisp-edged, deeply savory and worthy of occupying an entire corner of the table.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

“As soon as you don’t have people moving through a space, less savory characters take over,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

He caught the scent of garlic sausage, spiced and savory, so tempting it made his empty stomach growl.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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