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English adjective: savoury

1. savoury morally wholesome or acceptable


SamplesA past that was scarcely savory.


Synonymssavory


Antonymsunsavory, unsavoury, offensive

2. savoury having an agreeably pungent taste


Synonymspiquant, savory, spicy, zesty


Similartasty


Antonymstasteless

3. savoury pleasing to the sense of taste


Synonymsmouth-watering, savory


Similarappetising, appetizing


Antonymsunappetising, unappetizing


English noun: savoury

1. savoury (food) either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family


Synonymssavory


Broader (hypernym)herb


Narrower (hyponym)summer savory, summer savoury, winter savory, winter savoury

2. savoury (food) an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre


Synonymssavory


Broader (hypernym)dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat









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