savoury — having a pleasant taste or smell that is salty or spicy rather than sweet
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a pleasant taste or smell that is salty or spicy rather than sweet
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪvəri/
Korean meaning: 달지 않고 짭짤하거나 매콤한 맛이 나는
Korean pronunciation: 세이-버-리 (강세: 세이)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's savoury scones with cheese and herbs are legendary in our family.
- At the movie theater, I'm the weird person who chooses savoury popcorn over caramel.
- The chef's savoury ice cream flavors include parmesan and black pepper - surprisingly delicious!
savoury
ADJECTIVE//ˈseɪvəri//
having a pleasant taste or smell that is salty or spicy rather than sweet
Salty and spicy, not sweet
Break free from bland slavery with savoury bravery!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'savouré'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'sapor'(맛)와 연결됩니다. 원래는 '맛이 좋은'이라는 의미였지만, 시간이 지나면서 '달지 않은 짭짤한 맛'이라는 구체적인 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's savoury scones with cheese and herbs are legendary in our family.”
“At the movie theater, I'm the weird person who chooses savoury popcorn over caramel.”
“The chef's savoury ice cream flavors include parmesan and black pepper - surprisingly delicious!”
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