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savory
having a salty or spicy flavor instead of a sweet one
Synonyms
- salty
- spicy
- piquant
Antonyms
- sweet
- sugary
savory in a sentence
We ate savory cheese crackers during our afternoon break.
The savory pie was filled with potatoes and seasoned vegetables.
Where it comes from
From Old French savoure 'tasty'
Memory hook
Savory snacks satisfy a salt craving.
Read it in context
- The Gazette's Hidden Reports History