flavourous
Definition
Adjective: - Full of flavor; having a rich, pleasant, and distinctive taste or smell. This word describes something that is highly flavorful, tasty, or aromatic.
Usage
The adjective "flavourous" is used to describe food, drinks, or other substances that have a strong, enjoyable, and often complex taste or aroma. It is a more formal or literary synonym for "flavorful." - It typically comes before a noun (attributive use) or after a linking verb like "is" or "smells" (predicative use). - It emphasizes the presence and quality of flavor.
Examples
- The chef prepared a flavourous stew with herbs and spices.
- The sauce was incredibly rich and flavourous.
- They enjoyed the flavourous aroma of freshly baked bread.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Emphasis: "Flavourous" is often used in descriptive writing, such as food criticism or literature, to convey a sense of richness and quality beyond simply being tasty.
- The wine critic described the vintage as remarkably flavourous, with notes of dark fruit and oak.
Variants and Related Words
- Flavorful (adj): The more common synonym for having a full, pleasant flavor.
- Flavoursome (adj): Another variant, identical in meaning to "flavourous."
- Flavour (n): The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
- Savoury (adj): Tasty, pleasant, and often salty or spicy (not sweet).
- Aromatic (adj): Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Synonyms
- Flavorful
- Tasty
- Savoury
- Palatable
- Delectable
- Appetizing
Antonyms
- Bland
- Tasteless
- Flavorless
- Insipid
Notes
- "Flavourous" is the British English spelling. The American English spelling is flavorous.
- While correct, it is less frequently used in everyday conversation than "flavorful."
Adjective
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full of flavor
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