Savorless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈsā-vər/ sa·vor

Meaning & Definition of Savorless

Savorless (noun)

  1. the taste or smell of something
  2. a particular flavor or smell
  3. a distinctive quality

Savorless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in taste or flavor

    "the white rice was filling, but rather savorless"

    similar: dead, flat, flavorless, insipid, 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: Savor (noun)

Savor is a different word from Savorless. The synonyms below are for savor, not for savorless.

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

    "a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor"

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

  2. the quality of being delicious

    "the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie"

    similar: delectability, deliciousness, lusciousness, palatability, palatableness, savoriness, tastiness, toothsomeness
    related: digestibility, edibility, edibleness, choiceness, daintiness, delicacy
    opposite: distastefulness, flatness, insipidity, staleness, tastelessness, unpalatability

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Savorless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Savorless:

dead, flat, flavorless, insipid, tasteless, unsavory

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Savorless

Words with the opposite meaning of Savorless:

flavorful, flavorsome, sapid, savory, tasteful, tasty

Related Words for Savorless

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

Near Antonyms of Savorless

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

Word Forms of Savorless

Derived words: savorless (adjective), savorous (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Savorless

Middle English, from Anglo-French savur, from Latin sapor, from sapere to taste sage

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Savorless

What does "Savorless" mean?

"Savorless" means the taste or smell of something. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the taste or smell of something.

What is another word for "Savorless"?

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

What are different ways to say "Savorless"?

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

What is the opposite of "Savorless"?

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

How do you use "Savorless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Savorless" in a sentence: "the white rice was filling, but rather savorless".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Savorless"?

"Savorless" is pronounced /ˈsā-vər/ and divided into syllables as sa·vor.

What is the origin of the word "Savorless"?

"Savorless" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French savur, from Latin sapor, from sapere to taste sage. First known use: 13th century.