adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of savory. Canada, UK, alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre wordnet
3. 3
   either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative form of savory. British, Canada, alt-of, alternative

Adjective

1. 1
   having a pleasant taste wordnet
2. 2
   morally wholesome or acceptable wordnet
3. 3
   having an agreeably pungent taste wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

mouth wateringmouth-wateringpiquantsapidsavorysavory

Antonyms

All antonyms

sweet

Example

More examples

"This restaurant serves savoury meals."

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