Definitions
- Describing food that has a rich and pleasant taste. - Referring to food that is full of flavor and aroma. - Talking about dishes that have a distinct and enjoyable taste.
- Describing food that is salty or spicy. - Referring to dishes that are rich and flavorful. - Talking about food that is not sweet, but rather savory or salty.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe food with a strong and enjoyable taste.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a variety of dishes.
- 3Both words are often used in the context of cooking and cuisine.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Flavoury emphasizes a rich and pleasant taste, while savory emphasizes a salty or spicy taste.
- 2Usage: Flavoury is less common than savory and may be considered more informal.
- 3Connotation: Flavoury has a positive connotation, while savory can sometimes have a negative connotation when used to describe overly salty or greasy food.
- 4Cultural differences: Savory is more commonly used in American English, while flavoury is more commonly used in British English.
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Remember this!
Flavoury and savory are both words used to describe food with a strong and enjoyable taste. However, flavoury emphasizes a rich and pleasant taste, while savory emphasizes a salty or spicy taste. Flavoury is less common and may be considered more informal, while savory is more commonly used in American English and can sometimes have a negative connotation.
