savoury
/ˈseɪvəri/
adjective
- Having a pleasant, strong taste that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.
- The pie had a savoury filling of meat and vegetables.
- For breakfast, I prefer savoury dishes like eggs and toast over sweet ones.
- She added herbs to give the sauce a more savoury flavor.
- Morally acceptable or respectable; often used in negative sentences to mean the opposite.
- He got involved with some less than savoury characters.
- That part of town has a rather unsavoury reputation.
- The deal seemed savoury at first, but later we discovered the hidden fees.
Antonyms
noun
- A small, salty or spicy dish, often served as an appetizer or snack.
- The party had a table full of savouries like cheese puffs and mini quiches.
- She prepared a plate of savouries for the guests before dinner.
- At the reception, waiters passed around savouries and drinks.