flavorous

/'fleivərəs/

Thân thiện

The chef tasted the flavorous soup with a satisfied smile.

Definition

Adjective: Having a full, rich, or pleasant taste; flavorful.

Usage

The adjective flavorous is used to describe food, drink, or other substances that have a distinct, enjoyable, and often rich taste. It is a more formal or literary synonym for "flavorful."

Examples

• The chef prepared a remarkably flavorous stew with fresh herbs and spices.
• This aged cheese is particularly flavorous and pairs well with the wine.
• The sauce was so flavorous that it enhanced the entire dish.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Context: While "flavorful" is common in everyday speech, flavorous often appears in more descriptive writing, such as food criticism, literary works, or formal descriptions.
  • The novel described the marketplace in vivid detail, filled with the scent of flavorous street food.

Variants and Related Words

• Flavorful (adj): The most common and direct synonym, meaning full of flavor.
• Flavorsome (adj): Another less common synonym with the same meaning.
• Sapid (adj, formal): Having a strong, pleasant taste.
• Toothsome (adj, formal): Delicious and pleasing to the taste.

Synonyms

• Tasty
• Savory
• Delectable
• Palatable
• Appetizing

Antonyms

• Flavorless
• Bland
• Tasteless
• Insipid

Học thuật

Adjective

1. full of flavor

Từ đồng nghĩa

• flavorful
• flavourful
• flavourous
• flavorsome
• flavoursome
• sapid
• saporous