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savory

Definition

  • noun: a small serving of food that is spicy or salty but not sweet
  • noun: a dish of stimulating flavor served usually at the end of dinner but sometimes as an appetizer
  • adjective: having a pleasant taste or smell
  • adjective: having 'savor'
  • usually used in negative statements
  • synonyms: palatable, odorous, delicious

Examples

  • His reputation was anything but 'savory'. [=his reputation was unsavory]

  • They prepared an assortment of both sweet and 'savory' foods.

  • her less 'savory' friend

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) if it wasn't partially mine, which, of course, it was. Mom, do we always have to listen to this elevator music? No. No, we don't. And as soon you've prepared a nutritious yet savory meal that I'm about to eat, you can listen to whatever you like. So, Janie, how was school? It was okay. Just okay? (..)
    1999 American Beauty