What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flavorful
Example
The soup was so flavorful that I couldn't stop eating it. [flavorful: adjective]
Example
The chef added some herbs to make the dish more flavorful. [flavorful: adjective]
flavorsome
Example
The steak was so flavorsome that I wanted to order another one. [flavorsome: adjective]
Example
The sauce made the pasta dish more flavorsome. [flavorsome: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flavorful is more commonly used than flavorsome in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between flavorful and flavorsome?
Flavorsome may be considered more formal or old-fashioned than flavorful, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
