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Aug 16, 2010 · In that context, which is how it is broadly used in distinguishing sweet from savory dishes, savory simply means any dish that isn't primarily sweet. For example, pasta with grilled eggplant, olives and mozzarella has very little umami, but would definitely be described as a savory dish, not sweet. Aug 16, 2010 at 16:11.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English savory sa‧vo‧ry 1 / ˈseɪv ə ri / adjective the American spelling of savoury Examples from the Corpus savory • For a savory accompaniment, poach in stock with a few cloves to serve with ham, chicken or duck. • There were some less savory businesses at the south end of Sewell Street.
Having savor or relish; pleasing to the organs of taste or smell (especially the former); appetizing; palatable; hence, agreeable in general: as, savory dishes; a savory odor. Morally pleasing; morally or religiously edifying. In good repute; honored; respected.
Definition of savoury noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
pleasing to the sense of taste. DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘savoury'.Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
savoury (UK) adj. (salty, not sweet) (non dolce) salato agg. Some people make savory oatmeal, but most prefer it sweetened in some way. Alcune persone preparano il porridge salato ma la maggior parte lo preferisce addolcito in qualche modo. savory (US), savoury (UK) adj. (taste, smell: pleasant) saporito, gustoso agg.
SAVOR definition: 1. to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible: 2. pleasure…. Learn more.
