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1savory
adjective sa·vory \ˈsā-və-rē, ˈsāv-rē\
: having a pleasant taste or smell
: having a spicy or salty quality without being sweet
: morally good
Full Definition of SAVORY
: having savor: as a : piquantly pleasant to the mind <a savory triumph> b : morally exemplary : edifying c : pleasing to the sense of taste especially by reason of effective seasoning d : pungently flavorful without sweetness
— sa·vor·i·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb
— sa·vor·i·ness \-rē-nəs\ noun
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Variants of SAVORY
sa·vory also sa·voury \ˈsā-və-rē, ˈsāv-rē\
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First Known Use of SAVORY
13th century
Related to SAVORY
Synonym Discussion of SAVORY
palatable, appetizing, savory, tasty, toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste. palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable <butterflies that birds find palatable>. appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste <appetizing hors d'oeuvres>. savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness <dumplings with savory fillings>. tasty implies a pronounced taste <a tart and tasty pie>. toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness <an enticing array of toothsome desserts>.
2savory
noun
plural sa·vor·ies also sa·vour·ies
Definition of SAVORY
British : a dish of stimulating flavor served usually at the end of dinner but sometimes as an appetizer
Variants of SAVORY
savory also savoury
First Known Use of SAVORY
1661
3savory
noun sa·vo·ry \ˈsā-və-rē, ˈsāv-rē\
plural sa·vo·ries
Definition of SAVORY
Origin of SAVORY
Middle English saverey
First Known Use: 14th century
SAVORIES Defined for Kids
savory
adjective sa·vo·ry \ˈsā-və-rē\
Definition of SAVORY for Kids
: pleasing to the taste or smell <savory sausages>
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