savory meaning and definition

SAVORY noun

Definition of savory (noun)

1. any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
2. dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
   • synonyms: Micromeria juliana
3. either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
   • synonyms: savoury
4. an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
   • synonyms: savoury

SAVORY adjective

Definition of savory (adjective)

1. morally wholesome or acceptable
   • "a past that was scarcely savory"
   • synonyms: savoury
   • antonym: offensive
2. having an agreeably pungent taste
   • synonyms: piquant, savoury, spicy, zesty
3. pleasing to the sense of taste
   • synonyms: mouth-watering, savoury