English adjective: savoury | |||
1. | savoury morally wholesome or acceptable | ||
Samples | A past that was scarcely savory. | ||
Synonyms | savory | ||
Antonyms | unsavory, unsavoury, offensive | ||
2. | savoury having an agreeably pungent taste | ||
Synonyms | piquant, savory, spicy, zesty | ||
Similar | tasty | ||
Antonyms | tasteless | ||
3. | savoury pleasing to the sense of taste | ||
Synonyms | mouth-watering, savory | ||
Similar | appetising, appetizing | ||
Antonyms | unappetising, unappetizing | ||
English noun: savoury | |||
1. | savoury (food) either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family | ||
Synonyms | savory | ||
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 | ||
Synonyms | savory | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat | ||