Definitions
- Describing a taste that is predominantly salty. - Referring to food that has been seasoned with salt. - Talking about a person's attitude or language that is rude, offensive or vulgar.
- Describing a taste that is rich, full-flavoured and often spicy. - Referring to food that is not sweet, but rather savoury or salty. - Talking about a person's character or behaviour that is respectable, trustworthy or reliable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe tastes that are not sweet.
- 2Both can be used to describe food.
- 3Both can be used to describe a person's attitude or behaviour.
What is the difference?
- 1Taste: Salty refers specifically to a taste that is predominantly salty, while savoury describes a rich, full-flavoured taste that is often spicy.
- 2Seasoning: Salty refers to food that has been seasoned with salt, while savoury refers to food that is not sweet.
- 3Connotation: Salty can have a negative connotation when used to describe a person's attitude or language, while savoury has a positive connotation when used to describe a person's character or behaviour.
- 4Usage: Salty is more commonly used to describe taste and seasoning, while savoury is more commonly used to describe taste and a person's character or behaviour.
- 5Variety: Savoury has a broader range of meanings than salty, including umami, spicy, and full-flavoured.
Remember this!
Salty and savoury are both words used to describe tastes and food. However, the difference between them lies in their specific meanings and connotations. Salty refers to a taste that is predominantly salty and food that has been seasoned with salt. It can also describe a person's attitude or language that is rude, offensive or vulgar. On the other hand, savoury describes a rich, full-flavoured taste that is often spicy and food that is not sweet. It can also describe a person's character or behaviour that is respectable, trustworthy or reliable.
