savory
Translation
savoury, flavourful, salty
Examples
This savory pie is filled with meat and vegetables.
This savoury pie is filled with meat and vegetables.
I prefer savory snacks over sweet ones.
I prefer savoury snacks over sweet ones.
Grammar Patterns
((a savory sth.)) describing a non-sweet food This savory pie is delicious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: salty, piquant, tasty; Antonyms: sweet, bland
Etymology
From Old French 'savoure', from Latin 'sapor' meaning 'taste, flavour'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'savoring' a delicious, non-sweet meal. Note the British spelling is 'savoury'.