Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun savoury

2 senses of savoury

Sense 1
savory, savoury -- (either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family)
       => herb -- (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)

Sense 2
savory, savoury -- (an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre)
       => dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat -- (something considered choice to eat)

Antonyms of adj savoury

3 senses of savoury

Sense 1
savory (vs. unsavory), savoury -- (morally wholesome or acceptable; "a past that was scarcely savory")


Sense 2
piquant, savory, savoury, spicy, zesty -- (having an agreeably pungent taste)

INDIRECT (VIA tasty) -> tasteless -- (lacking flavor)

Sense 3
mouth-watering, savory, savoury -- (pleasing to the sense of taste)

INDIRECT (VIA appetizing) -> unappetizing, unappetising -- (not appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste)

Similarity of adj savoury

3 senses of savoury

Sense 1
savory (vs. unsavory), savoury -- (morally wholesome or acceptable; "a past that was scarcely savory")

Sense 2
piquant, savory, savoury, spicy, zesty -- (having an agreeably pungent taste)
       => tasty (vs. tasteless) -- (pleasing to the sense of taste; "a tasty morsel")

Sense 3
mouth-watering, savory, savoury -- (pleasing to the sense of taste)
       => appetizing (vs. unappetizing), appetising -- (appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma)