savory Synonyms
Another word for savory
• adjective (Context 1)
Belonging to the category of salty, piquant, or umami food rather than sweet; having a rich, appetizing flavor and aroma.
"She prefers a piquant breakfast of eggs and roasted tomatoes over sweet pancakes."
• adjective (Context 2)
Morally wholesome, respectable, or acceptable to good taste (often used in negative constructions).
"The investigative journalist uncovered several scarcely wholesome financial dealings within the firm."
• noun (Context 3)
A small, piquant, non-sweet dish or appetizer served either before a meal or, in traditional British dining, at the end of a dinner after the dessert course.
"The catering tray included an assortment of hot savories such as cheese puffs and stuffed mushrooms."
Opposites of savory
The opposite of savory shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: