savorous

adjective

Definition of savorousnext
as in tasty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savorous
  1. tasty
  2. flavorful
  3. delicious
  4. interesting
  5. scrumptious
  6. intriguing
  7. fascinating
  8. appetizing
Adjective
  • And don't miss Wildgrain, whose new-to-Amazon storefront has some of the tastiest bagels, breads, cookies and more marked down for the sale.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The program is designed to trick North Carolina’s raccoons into taking their medicine with a tasty snack.
    — Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tasty
Adjective
  • Many of the colorful tins popular on social media, such as those from Fishwife, are packed in sauces, oils or other flavorful ingredients.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An omakase menu spread over 18 courses, Umami lives up to its name with dishes that are deeply flavorful.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavorful
Adjective
  • This countertop-friendly frozen dessert machine features five delicious presets for ice cream, sorbet, gelato, smoothie bowls and frozen yogurt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And Michael Rishawn almost steals the show with his delicious comic turn as the restaurant host, as well as other ancillary characters.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • The pressure is on the Dodgers, and if the Braves can steal a game in Los Angeles, things could get interesting.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • There are also some interesting features of the actual delivery of the first two as well.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Our pick, however, is to order dessert from the room service menu and tuck into scrumptious chocolate while literally tucked into bed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The additional toppings of avocado, green onions, and mango made for a scrumptious bite.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrumptious
Adjective
  • The British singer-songwriter and producer began her career as an elusive internet figure with a skill for crafting intriguing earworms.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why Chicago AF events focus on piquing adults’ interest with intriguing reasons to engage in companionship and activity.
    — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • You’re surrounded by some of the city’s most important historical landmarks—but the history tucked away within the hotel is just as fascinating as everything that surrounds it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Conceived in collaboration with Coppola and sponsored by Cartier, the Château de Versailles is staging an exhibition about the film’s fascinating origin, painstaking production and cultural impact.
    — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • The smell is both appetizing and potent, the air heavy with peppers that keep the factory in a constant fog of aromatic tear gas.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • That actor-first mindset, paired with a coterie of rich characters, was clearly appetizing to actors.
    — Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of appetizing
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“Savorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savorous. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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