savourless
/'seivəlis/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking taste, flavor, or zest; bland and uninteresting to the palate. Describes food, drink, or sometimes metaphorically, experiences that are dull and without distinctive character.
Usage
- The adjective "savourless" is used to describe something that has little or no flavor. It is a formal or literary term, often used in written English more than in casual speech. It typically precedes a noun or follows a linking verb like "be," "seem," or "taste."
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Examples
- Adjective:
- The chef was disappointed that the sauce turned out completely savourless.
- After my cold, even my favorite foods tasted savourless to me.
- He complained about the savourless meals served during the conference.
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical Use: While primarily used for taste, "savourless" can be applied metaphorically to describe experiences, writing, or performances that are dull and lack excitement or interest.
- The lecture, despite its important topic, was surprisingly savourless and failed to engage the audience.
Variants and Related Words
- Savour (verb): To enjoy or appreciate the taste or smell of something fully.
- He savoured every bite of the delicious cake.
- Savoury (adjective): Having a pleasant, spicy, or salty taste, not sweet.
- I prefer savoury snacks like crackers and cheese over candy.
- Savouriness (noun): The quality of being savoury.
- The savouriness of the dish came from the herbs and garlic.
Synonyms
- Bland: Lacking strong flavor; unstimulating.
- Flavorless: Having no distinctive taste.
- Insipid: Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest.
- Tasteless: Having no flavor; also can mean lacking aesthetic or social judgment.
- Vapid: Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; flat and dull.
Antonyms
- Flavorful: Full of flavor.
- Savory: Having a pleasant, spicy, or salty taste.
- Tasty: Having a pleasant, distinct flavor.
- Zesty: Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Leave a bad taste in one's mouth": To cause a feeling of distaste or disgust, often from an unpleasant experience. (Note: This idiom uses "taste" metaphorically and is related to the concept of savor.)
- The unfair way he was treated left a bad taste in my mouth.
Adjective
- lacking taste or flavor or tang
- a bland diet
- insipid hospital food
- flavorless supermarket tomatoes
- vapid beer
- vapid tea