savoury
Salty or spicy
Savoury is the British spelling of savory, covering both the adjective meaning pleasantly salty or spicy rather than sweet, and the noun referring to aromatic herbs used in cooking.
A savoury dish or snack has a rich, full flavor that satisfies without sweetness: The menu offered both sweet and savoury options.
In British usage, a savoury may also be a small appetizer or final course served at formal dinners.
Tasting of brine
- meatyRich in content
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
peppery · garlicky · briny · sharp · piquant · rich · zesty · earthy
Fermented legume paste
- soyProtein-rich Asian bean
- shiitakeEast Asian edible mushroom
- parmesanGranular Italian grating cheese
- anchovySmall, salty forage fish
tomato · fermented · nori · seaweed · bonito · tamari · teriyaki · glutamate
Giving emotional ease
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
- fillingMaterial placed within
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
stew · casserole · potpie · lasagna · goulash · chili · paella · risotto
Aromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- basilFragrant culinary leaf
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
parsley · cilantro · dill · tarragon · marjoram · chervil · chive
Having a good name
- respectableWorthy of regard
- decentAcceptably good
- upstandingMorally upright, honest
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
proper · honorable · trustworthy · scrupulous · principled · seemly · virtuous · upright
salty
Tasting of brine
seasoned · peppery · garlicky · briny · sharp · piquant · rich · zesty · earthy · smoky
miso
Fermented legume paste
anchovy · tomato · fermented · nori · seaweed · bonito · tamari · teriyaki · glutamate · broth
comforting
Giving emotional ease
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
- fillingMaterial placed within
satisfying · stew · casserole · potpie · lasagna · goulash · chili · paella · risotto · meatloaf
thyme
Aromatic culinary herb
sage · parsley · cilantro · dill · tarragon · marjoram · chervil · chive
reputable
Having a good name
- respectableWorthy of regard
- decentAcceptably good
- upstandingMorally upright, honest
wholesome · proper · honorable · trustworthy · scrupulous · principled · seemly · virtuous · upright · aboveboard
curry
Aromatic South Asian dish
paprika · ginger · cardamom · clove · nutmeg · fenugreek · mustard · peppercorn · allspice · cayenne
- British Cuisinebangers and mash, bubble and squeak, full English, fry up, high tea
- historic foodssyllabub, pottage, mead, hardtack, gruel
savouryunappetizing
Not pleasing to eat
unpalatable · unappetising · tasteless · insipid · bland
savouryunsavoury
Morally or aesthetically offensive
unsavory · disreputable · distasteful · unpleasant · offensive