savory

Describes food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet, or having a pleasant, appetizing taste or smell.

ruОписывает пищу, которая является солёной или острой, а не сладкой, или имеющую приятный, аппетитный вкус или запах.esDescribe alimentos que son salados o condimentados, en lugar de dulces, o que tienen un sabor o aroma agradable y apetitoso.frSe dit d'un aliment qui est salé ou épicé, par opposition à sucré, ou qui a une saveur agréable et appétissante.deBeschreibt Speisen, die salzig oder würzig statt süß sind, oder die einen angenehmen, appetitlichen Geschmack oder Geruch haben.ptDescreve um alimento que é salgado ou picante, em oposição ao doce, ou que tem um sabor ou cheiro agradável e apetitoso.zh形容食物是咸的或辣的，而不是甜的；也形容食物味道或气味开胃可口。arيصف الطعام المالح أو الحار وليس الحلو، أو ما له طعم أو رائحة مستساغة وشهية.

1. Morally wholesome or acceptable B2 formal

   Having a good reputation; morally respectable or proper.

   • He was known as a savory character in the community.
   • The business had a less than savory reputation.
   • She kept only savory company.

   ruДобропорядочныйesmoralmente aceptablefrmoralement sain, respectabledeAnständig, ehrenwertptRespeitávelzh正派的arمُحْتَرَم أَخْلاقِيًّا

   Synonyme: decentestimablehonorablemoralproperreputablerespectableuprightvirtuouswholesomeworthy

   Antonyme: disreputableimproperindecentunsavory

2. Pleasantly pungent or salty taste A2 formal

   Having a strong, pleasant, and often salty or spicy flavor, as opposed to sweet.

   • The soup had a rich, savory broth.
   • I prefer savory snacks over sweet ones.
   • The dish was seasoned with savory herbs.

   ruПикантныйessabor salado y sabrosofrSaveur salée ou relevée, non sucréedeHerzhaftptSalgadozh咸香arلاذع مالح

   Synonyme: piquantsaltyspicytangyzesty

   Antonyme: blandsugarysweet

3. Pleasing to the taste A2 formal

   Having a pleasant and appetizing flavor.

   • The aroma of the roast was deeply savory.
   • She prepared a savory meal for the guests.
   • The sauce added a savory note to the pasta.

   ruПикантныйesSabroso, apetitosofrSavourer/AppétissantdeSchmackhaftptSaborosozh美味的arمُستَساغ

   Synonyme: appetizingdelectabledeliciousflavorfullusciouspalatablescrumptioustastytoothsome

   Antonyme: distastefultastelessunappetizingunpalatableunsavory

• savory comparative form
• savory superlative form

A noun referring to aromatic herbs of the genus Satureja, or a savory dish served as an appetizer or at the end of a meal.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ароматические травы рода Satureja (чабер), или пикантное блюдо, подаваемое в качестве закуски или в конце трапезы.esSustantivo que designa hierbas aromáticas del género Satureja (ajedrea), o un plato sabroso servido como aperitivo o al final de una comida.frNom désignant les herbes aromatiques du genre Satureja (sarriette), ou un plat savoureux servi en entrée ou en fin de repas.deSubstantiv, das aromatische Kräuter der Gattung Satureja (Bohnenkraut) bezeichnet, oder eine pikante Speise, die als Vorspeise oder am Ende einer Mahlzeit serviert wird.ptSubstantivo que designa ervas aromáticas do gênero Satureja (segurelha), ou um prato salgado e apetitoso, geralmente servido como aperitivo ou ao final da refeição.zh名词，指唇形科香薄荷属（Satureja）的芳香草本植物，如夏季香薄荷、冬季香薄荷，常用作调味香料；亦指餐前或餐后食用的咸味开胃小菜。arنوع من الأعشاب العطرية من جنس النَّدْغَة (السعتر البري)، أو طبق لذيذ الطعم يُقدَّم كمقبلات أو في نهاية الوجبة.

1. Aromatic herb B2 formal culinary

   Any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja, having spikes of flowers attractive to bees.

   • Savory is often used in Mediterranean cuisine for its peppery flavor.
   • The garden was filled with the scent of blooming savory.
   • Bees are particularly attracted to the flowers of the savory plant.

   ruЧаберesAjedreafrSarriettedeBohnenkrautptSegurelhazh香薄荷arالزعتر الفارسي

   Synonyme: savoury

2. Dwarf shrub B2 formal scientific

   A dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions.

   • The rocky hillsides of Greece are home to wild savory shrubs.
   • This dwarf shrub thrives in dry, sunny climates.
   • Savory shrubs are often used in landscaping for their fragrance.

   ruЧаберesAjedreafrSarriettedeBohnenkrautptSegurelhazh香薄荷arندية

3. Mint family herb B2 formal culinary

   Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family, often used in cooking.

   • Summer savory and winter savory are the two main types of this herb.
   • The herb savory belongs to the same family as mint and basil.
   • Fresh savory adds a subtle, earthy note to soups and stews.

   ruЧаберesajedreafrSarriettedeBohnenkrautptSegurelhazh香薄荷arالزعتر الفارسي

4. Savory dish B2 formal british culinary

   An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre.

   • The meal concluded with a cheese and herb savory.
   • She prepared a small savory as an appetizer for the guests.
   • Savories are often served alongside cocktails at parties.

   ruПикантное блюдоesPlato salado o sabrosofrSavourédePikantes GerichtptPetisco salgadozh开胃菜arطبق حار

   Synonyme: appetizerstarter

• savories plural form
• savories' possessive plural form
• savory's possessive singular form