savory — 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/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's savory meat pies are so delicious that even vegetarians are tempted.
- The restaurant offers both sweet and savory crepes.
- His past business dealings were not particularly savory, involving several shady transactions.
savory
ADJECTIVE[/ˈseɪvəri/]
having a pleasant taste or smell that is salty or spicy rather than sweet
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'savore' meaning taste or flavor, derived from Latin 'sapor' meaning taste. The suffix '-y' was added to form the adjective.
Breakdown
sav- (from Latin sapor, taste) + -or (taste/flavor) + -y (adjective suffix) = savory
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's savory meat pies are so delicious that even vegetarians are tempted.”
“The restaurant offers both sweet and savory crepes.”
“His past business dealings were not particularly savory, involving several shady transactions.”
“I'm trying to cut down on sweets, so I only eat savory snacks now - like bacon-flavored everything!”
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