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savory Definition and Meaning in English (savory definition)

adjective
Synonyms:tastydeliciousflavorful
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Savory definition: Having a pleasant, salty or spicy taste that is not sweet, often used to describe food.

Definitions of Savory

  1. 1adjective

    Having a pleasant, salty or spicy taste that is not sweet, often used to describe food.

  2. 2adjective

    Morally good or respectable, often used in negative constructions to imply something is not reputable.

Example Sentences

casual

“The savory aroma from the kitchen made everyone hungry.”

casual

“She prefers savory snacks over sweet ones for her evening tea.”

formal

“His past business dealings were not very savory, raising many questions.”

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nounsavoriness

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'Savory' translates to 'savory' in English. Savory definition: Having a pleasant, salty or spicy taste that is not sweet, often used to describe food.
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