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- pronunciation:
- seI
v
ri
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing.
She couldn't wait to try the exotic and savory dishes on the buffet.- synonyms:
- appetizing, aromatic, luscious, mouthwatering, palatable, scrumptious, yummy
- antonyms:
- acrid, insipid, unsavory
- similar words:
- delectable, delicious, fragrant, sapid, tasteful, tasty, toothsome
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definition 2: |
not sweet; piquant or salty.
He prefers savory snacks such as chips to candy or cookies.- synonyms:
- piquant
- antonyms:
- sweet
- similar words:
- pungent, salty, spicy, tangy
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definition 3: |
socially acceptable; respectable.
His mother was happy to see him with Mike, whom she considered to be one of her son's more savory friends.- synonyms:
- reputable, respectable, upright, upstanding
- antonyms:
- unsavory
- similar words:
- dependable, honest, reliable, trustworthy, wholesome
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related words: |
aromatic, robust |
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part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
savories |
definition: |
a piquant or pungent dish served esp. in Britain as an appetizer or in place of a sweet dessert.
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derivations: |
savorily (adv.), savoriness (n.) |
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