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View usage for: (seɪvəri) Word forms: plural savouriesregional note: in AM, use savory1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Savoury food has a salty or spicy flavour rather than a sweet one. Italian cooking is best known for savoury dishes. Synonyms: spicy, rich, delicious, tasty More Synonyms of savoury 2. countable noun [usually plural]Savouries are small items of savoury food that are usually eaten as a snack, for example with alcoholic drinks at a party or before a meal. [British] More Synonyms of savoury savoury in British English or US savory (ˈseɪvərɪ) adjective1. attractive to the sense of taste or smell 2. salty or spicy; not sweet a savoury dish nounWord forms: plural -vouries5. a savoury dish served as an hors d'oeuvre or dessert Derived forms savourily (ˈsavourily) or US savorily (ˈsavorily) adverb savouriness (ˈsavouriness) or US savoriness (ˈsavoriness) noun Word origin C13 savure, from Old French savouré, from savourer to savourExamples of 'savoury' in a sentencesavoury They are really versatile and can be used in savoury and sweet recipes.Makes almost anything savoury taste better and will keep for a few days in the fridge.They can be bought either whole or ground and are used in both savoury and sweet dishes.Its blend of honey and orange works with savoury and sweet.Research suggests that for men savoury foods are more likely to trigger an almost uncontrollable urge to indulge.Serve with toast or savoury biscuits.Her weakness is for savoury tastes.The Prince sent away the cheese savoury and almost did the same with the beef.Strangely they have yet to be priced above other pulses, which their savoury flavour deserves.This is rich, savoury and structured with firm tannins.There is a less savoury aspect to all this, too.Its unique, savoury flavour simply has to be experienced.I love the savoury smells of fresh herbs mingling with the earliest crop of stone fruits.For their first challenge, the remaining contestants have to bake 12 savoury pastry parcels.Named after a pricey cognac that symbolises luxury, it is nicely spicy and savoury, with a kick of heat. In other languagessavoury British English: savoury / ˈseɪvərɪ/ ADJECTIVE Savoury food has a salty or spicy flavour rather than a sweet one. ...savoury dishes. - American English: savory
- Arabic: ذو مذاق مُشَةٍ
- Brazilian Portuguese: salgado
- Chinese: 咸味的
- Croatian: pikantan
- Czech: pikantní
- Danish: krydret
- Dutch: hartig
- European Spanish: sabroso
- Finnish: suolainen makean vastakohta
- French: salé
- German: pikant
- Greek: εύγευστος
- Italian: salato
- Japanese: 塩味の
- Korean: 짭짤한
- Norwegian: velsmakende
- Polish: smaczny
- European Portuguese: salgado
- Romanian: picant
- Russian: соленый или пряный
- Latin American Spanish: sabroso
- Swedish: smårätt
- Thai: ที่เป็นของคาว
- Turkish: tuzlu ve baharatlı
- Ukrainian: пікантний
- Vietnamese: đậm đà
Chinese translation of 'savoury'savoury or (US) savory (ˈseɪvərɪ) adj - [food, dish]
咸(鹹)辣的 (xiánlà de)
Derived Forms savouries n pl (Brit) 小吃 (xiǎochī) Definition attractive to the sense of taste or smell Italian cooking is best known for its savoury dishes. Synonyms tangy mouthwatering full-flavoured yummo (Australian, slang) Opposites tasteless , unpalatable , insipid , unappetizing , wersh (Scottish) Definition pleasant or acceptable He does not have a particularly savoury reputation. Synonyms decent apple-pie (informal) Opposites nasty , unpleasant , distasteful , unsavoury , disreputable Definition a savoury dish served before or after a meal I'll make some cheese straws or savouries. Synonyms appetizers nibbles apéritifs canapés titbits hors d'oeuvres amuses-gueules (French) SeelekkerAdditional synonymsDefinition very appealing to taste or smell a wide selection of delicious meals to choose from Synonyms delectable, tasty, luscious, choice, savoury, palatable, dainty, mouthwatering, yummy (slang), scrumptious (informal), appetizing, toothsome, ambrosial, lekker (South Africa, slang), nectareous, yummo (Australian, slang) Definition truthful and moral in behaviour My dad was the most honest man I have ever met. Synonyms trustworthy, decent, upright, reliable, ethical, honourable, conscientious, reputable, truthful, virtuous, law-abiding, trusty, scrupulous, high-minded, veraciousDefinition extremely pleasurable to taste or smell luscious fruit Synonyms delicious, sweet, juicy, rich, honeyed (poetic), savoury, succulent, palatable, mouth-watering, delectable, yummy (slang), scrumptious (informal), appetizing, toothsome, yummo (Australian, slang) Definition (of food or drink) pleasant to taste flavourings designed to make the food more palatable Synonyms delicious, tasty, luscious, savoury, delectable, mouthwatering, appetizing, toothsome, yummo (Australian, slang) Definition having a spicy taste a mixed salad with a piquant dressing Synonyms spicy, biting, sharp, stinging, tart, savoury, pungent, tangy, highly-seasoned, peppery, zesty, with a kick (informal), acerb Definition trustworthy or respectable Buy your car through a reputable dealer. Synonyms respectable, good, excellent, reliable, worthy, legitimate, upright, honourable, honoured, trustworthy, creditable, estimable, well-thought-of, of good repute Definition having good social standing or reputation He came from a respectable middle-class family. Synonyms honourable, good, respected, decent, proper, worthy, upright, admirable, honest, dignified, venerable, reputable, decorous, estimableDefinition having a full-bodied flavour the hearty rich foods of Gascony Synonyms full-bodied, heavy, sweet, delicious, fatty, tasty, creamy, spicy, juicy, luscious, savoury, succulent, flavoursome, highly-flavoured Definition delicious or very attractive a scrumptious apple pie Synonyms delicious, delectable, inviting, magnificent, exquisite, luscious, succulent, mouthwatering, yummy (slang), appetizing, moreish (informal), yummo (Australian, slang) Definition having a pleasant flavour I thought the food was very tasty. Synonyms delicious, luscious, palatable, delectable, good-tasting, savoury, full-flavoured, yummy (slang), flavoursome, scrumptious (informal), appetizing, toothsome, flavourful, sapid, lekker (South Africa, slang), yummo (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition delicious or appetizing in appearance, flavour, or smell toothsome honey-sweetened gingerbread Synonyms appetizing, nice, sweet, tempting, delicious, tasty, agreeable, luscious, savoury, palatable, dainty, delectable, mouthwatering, yummy (slang), scrumptious (informal), yummo (Australian, slang) |