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savory (adjective)

Describes food that is salty, spicy, or umami in flavor, rather than sweet. It can also refer to something that is morally good, respectable, or appealing to the mind or senses.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'SAVE the SALT'. Savory starts with 'SAV' and is the word for salty food. You 'SAVE' the 'SALT' for the 'SAVORY...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using savory for sweet food. → Using sweet for sugary food.

Confusing savory with savvy. → Using savvy for intelligence.

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