savory.

1. Pleasant or appetizing in flavor.

2. Belonging to the salty, umami, or otherwise non-sweet side of a meal or flavor classification.

3. An aromatic herb grown for its small leaves used in seasoning, including summer and winter savory.

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Words that belong together

• a savory broth
• a savory aroma

On the page

The savory broth restored her appetite after the journey.

A savory aroma drifted from the kitchen before supper was announced.

Usage notes

Primary category: sensory / description. Forms: Comparative more savory; superlative most savory where gradation is meaningful. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.