savoriness

Roget category 394

3. Words relating to matter
› 3.3. Organic matter
›› 3.3.2. Sensation

#394. Savoriness

noun

savoriness etc. adj. — good taste, deliciousness, delectability.
relish, zest — appetizer.
tidbit, titbit^†, dainty, delicacy, tasty morsel — appetizer, hors d'ouvres [Fr.] — ambrosia, nectar, bonne-bouche [Fr.] — game, turtle, venison — delicatessen.

verb

be savory etc. adj. — tickle the palate, tickle the appetite — flatter the palate.
render palatable etc. adj.. relish, like, smack the lips.

adjective

savory, delicious, tasty, well-tasted, to one's taste, good, palatable, nice, dainty, delectable — toothful^†, toothsome — gustful^†, appetizing, lickerish^†, delicate, exquisite, rich, luscious, ambrosial, scrumptious, delightful.

adverb

per amusare la bocca [It]

phrase

cela se laisse manger [Fr.].

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