savoury
Translation
savory, salty, piquant
Examples
I prefer savoury snacks to sweet ones.
I prefer savory snacks to sweet ones.
The dish had a lovely savoury flavour.
The dish had a lovely savory flavor.
Grammar Patterns
((savory)) + noun This is a savory pie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: salty, piquant, tasty; Antonyms: sweet, bland
Etymology
From Old French 'savoure' (flavorsome), from Latin 'sapor' (taste).
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to savor'. You 'savor' a delicious, salty meal.