savoury

UK
/ˈseɪ.vər.i/
US
/ˈseɪ.vɚ.i/

Translations

savourynoun
savouries
pl
UK
/ˈseɪvəri/
US
/ˈseɪvəri/
The party had a variety of savouries to choose from.
На вечеринке было множество закусок на выбор.
пикантное блюдо
She prefers a savoury over a sweet dish for dinner.
Она предпочитает пикантное блюдо сладкому на ужин.
Synonyms
savouryadjective
savourier
Comp.
savouriest
Super.
UK
/ˈseɪ.vər.i/
US
/ˈseɪ.vɚ.i/
The dish had a savoury taste that everyone enjoyed.
Блюдо имело пикантный вкус, который всем понравился.
She prefers savoury snacks over sweet ones.
Она предпочитает солёные закуски сладким.

Definitions

savourynoun
A small, salty or spicy dish that is typically served as an appetizer or snack.
The party featured a variety of savouries, including mini quiches and stuffed mushrooms.
A category of food that is not sweet, often characterized by a salty or spicy flavor.
She prefers savoury over sweet foods, so she opted for the cheese platter instead of dessert.
savouryadjective
Having a salty or spicy flavor rather than a sweet one.
The chef prepared a savoury dish with herbs and spices that delighted the guests.
Morally wholesome or acceptable.
The politician's past was not entirely savoury, but he had worked hard to improve his reputation.
Pleasantly appetizing to the sense of taste or smell; having an agreeable aroma or flavour.
A savoury aroma drifted from the kitchen, making everyone hungry.