adjective
savory
SAY-vuh-ree/ˈseɪvəri/
Salty or richly flavored rather than sweet.
The herb-seasoned meat and roasted vegetables make a richly savory meal.
Etymology
The ancestor meant “tasty” or “flavorsome,” a broader description than the selected sense. Here, flavor is specifically salty or spicy rather than sweet.
In context
I run more sweet than savory like you can have your hot dogs you can have your fries but you put a cake in front of me
More examples
- These pancakes are savory, with spinach and cheese in the batter.
- The bakery sells both sweet pastries and savory rolls.
- Roasted mushrooms give the sauce a deep, savory flavor.
Forms
savory · savorier · savoriest
savoriness noun — The quality of being flavorful rather than sweet.
Similar words
- salty
- Emphasizes salt, not the full range of nonsweet flavors.
- umami
- Specifically describes the deep, meaty taste of certain foods.