savory

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adjective

sa·vory ˈsā-və-rē How to pronounce savory (audio)

ˈsāv-rē

variants or chiefly British savoury

: having savor: such as

: piquantly pleasant to the mind

a savory triumph

: morally exemplary : edifying

… scandals don't make very savory reading.

Green Peyton

: pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially by reason of effective seasoning

a savory dinner

the savory smells wafting from the kitchen

: having a spicy or salty quality without sweetness

an assortment of both sweet and savory appetizers

: being, inducing, or marked by the rich or meaty taste sensation of umami

savory flavors

savorily

ˈsā-və-rə-lē How to pronounce savory (audio)

adverb

savoriness

ˈsā-və-rē-nəs How to pronounce savory (audio)

noun

savory

2 of 3

noun (1)

variants or chiefly British savoury

plural savories or chiefly British savouries

: a small serving of food that is spicy or salty but not sweet

Those tempted toward savories can nibble on smoked-salmon or lobster-rémoulade tea sandwiches.

Andy Birsh

: the taste sensation that is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (such as glutamate and aspartate) and has a rich or meaty flavor characteristic of cheese, cooked meat, mushrooms, soy, and ripe tomatoes : umami

savory

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noun (2)

sa·vo·ry ˈsā-və-rē How to pronounce savory (audio)

ˈsāv-rē

plural savories

: either of two aromatic mints:

: summer savory

: winter savory

savories

noun

variants or chiefly British savouries

plural of savory

as in herbs

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单词	savories
释义	savory 1 of 3 adjective sa·vory ˈsā-və-rē ˈsāv-rē variants or chiefly British savoury : having savor: such as a : piquantly pleasant to the mind a savory triumph b : morally exemplary : edifying … scandals don't make very savory reading. Green Peyton c : pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially by reason of effective seasoning a savory dinner the savory smells wafting from the kitchen d : having a spicy or salty quality without sweetness an assortment of both sweet and savory appetizers e : being, inducing, or marked by the rich or meaty taste sensation of umami savory flavors savorily ˈsā-və-rə-lē adverb savoriness ˈsā-və-rē-nəs noun savory 2 of 3 noun (1) variants or chiefly British savoury plural savories or chiefly British savouries 1 : a small serving of food that is spicy or salty but not sweet Those tempted toward savories can nibble on smoked-salmon or lobster-rémoulade tea sandwiches. Andy Birsh 2 : the taste sensation that is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (such as glutamate and aspartate) and has a rich or meaty flavor characteristic of cheese, cooked meat, mushrooms, soy, and ripe tomatoes : umami savory 3 of 3 noun (2) sa·vo·ry ˈsā-və-rē ˈsāv-rē plural savories : either of two aromatic mints: a : summer savory b : winter savory Synonyms Adjective ambrosial aromatic fragrant perfumed redolent scented sweet See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective They prepared an assortment of both sweet and savory foods. cedar is one of the most savory of all woods Word History Etymology Noun (2) Middle English saverey First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined above Noun (1) 1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing savory summer savory winter savory summer savory winter savory Kids Definition savory adjective sa·vo·ry ˈsā-və-rē : pleasing to the taste or smell savory sausages savories noun variants or chiefly British savouries plural of savory as in herbs Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance herbs condiments spices flavorings seasonings sauces relishes
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savory

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