Flavorless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈflā-vər/ fla·vor

Meaning & Definition of Flavorless

Flavorless (noun)

  1. the quality of something that affects the sense of taste
  2. a particular type of taste
  3. a good or appealing taste

Flavorless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in taste or flavor

    "a flavorless fruitcake that must have been given as a gift many times over"

    similar: dead, flat, insipid, savorless, tasteless, unsavory
    related: bland, dilute, thin, watery, weak, plain, unflavored
    opposite: flavorful, flavorsome, sapid, savory, tasteful, tasty
    near: disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, sickening, unappetizing, unpalatable, cloying, mawkish, appetizing, delectable, delicious, palatable, toothsome, keen, piquant, seasoned, spicy, flavored, heavy, rich

Related Entry: Flavor (noun)

Flavor is a different word from Flavorless. The synonyms below are for flavor, not for flavorless.

  1. a special quality or impression associated with something

    "a birthday party whose Caribbean decorations gave it a tropical flavor"

    similar: air, ambience, aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)
    related: aureole, mystique, romance, genius loci, feel, feeling, sensation, sense, spirit, attribute, character, characteristic, image, mark, notion, peculiarity, picture, property, trait, color, illusion, overtone, semblance, suggestion, tone

  2. something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food

    "a dish that incorporates most of the trademark flavors of southeast Asia"

    similar: flavoring, seasoning, spice
    related: sauce

  3. the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste

    "loved the deep flavor of the native strawberries"

    similar: savor, taste
    related: relish, smack, tang, savoriness, tastiness, aftertaste
    near: tastelessness

  4. a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time

    "it seems that short skirts are the new flavor of the month"

    similar: buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fad, fashion, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, mode, rage, sensation, style, ton, trend, vogue
    related: nine days' wonder, new wave, crush, infatuation, fervor, passion, furor, fuss, hullabaloo, to-do, uproar, bandwagon, crusade, cult, movement, novelty, wrinkle, caprice, fancy, whim
    near: classic, standard

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Flavorless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Flavorless:

dead, flat, insipid, savorless, tasteless, unsavory

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Flavorless

Words with the opposite meaning of Flavorless:

flavorful, flavorsome, sapid, savory, tasteful, tasty

Related Words for Flavorless

bland, dilute, thin, watery, weak, plain, unflavored

Near Antonyms of Flavorless

disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, sickening, unappetizing, unpalatable, cloying, mawkish, appetizing, delectable, delicious, palatable, toothsome, keen, piquant, seasoned, spicy, flavored, heavy, rich

Word Forms of Flavorless

Derived words: flavorful (adjective), flavorfully (adverb), flavorless (adjective), flavorsome (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Flavorless

Middle English flavour, modification of Anglo-French flaur, flour, from Vulgar Latin *flator, alteration of Latin flatus breath, act of blowing flatulent

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Flavorless

What does "Flavorless" mean?

"Flavorless" means the quality of something that affects the sense of taste. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the quality of something that affects the sense of taste.

What is another word for "Flavorless"?

Other words for "Flavorless" include dead, flat, insipid, savorless, tasteless and unsavory. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Flavorless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Flavorless"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Flavorless". Common alternatives include dead, flat, insipid, savorless, tasteless and unsavory.

What is the opposite of "Flavorless"?

Antonyms of "Flavorless" include flavorful, flavorsome, sapid, savory, tasteful and tasty. Near antonyms include disgusting, distasteful, loathsome and sickening.

How do you use "Flavorless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Flavorless" in a sentence: "a flavorless fruitcake that must have been given as a gift many times over".

Is "Flavorless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Flavorless" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Flavorless"?

"Flavorless" is pronounced /ˈflā-vər/ and divided into syllables as fla·vor.

What is the origin of the word "Flavorless"?

"Flavorless" comes from Middle English flavour, modification of Anglo-French flaur, flour, from Vulgar Latin *flator, alteration of Latin flatus breath, act of blowing flatulent. First known use: 14th century.