savory

/ˈsā-və-rē/

adjective

  1. having savor: such as

  2. piquantly pleasant to the mind

  3. morally exemplary : edifying

a savory triumph

palatable appetizing savory tasty toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste. palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable. appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

noun

  1. a small serving of food that is spicy or salty but not sweet

  2. the taste sensation that is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (such as glutamate and aspartate) and has a rich or meaty flavor characteristic of cheese, cooked meat, mushrooms, soy, and ripe tomatoes : umami

Those tempted toward savories can nibble on smoked-salmon or lobster-rémoulade tea sandwiches.

noun

  1. either of two aromatic mints:

  2. summer savory

  3. winter savory