The difference between Nonsweet and Savory

When used as adjectives, nonsweet means not having a sweet taste, whereas savory means tasty, attractive to the palate.


Savory is also noun with the meaning: a savory snack.

check bellow for the other definitions of Nonsweet and Savory

  1. Nonsweet as an adjective:

    Not having a sweet taste.

  1. Savory as an adjective:

    Tasty, attractive to the palate.

    Examples:

    "The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious."

  2. Savory as an adjective:

    Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.

    Examples:

    "The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods."

    "The savory duck contrasted well with the sweet sauce."

  3. Savory as an adjective (figuratively):

    Morally or ethically acceptable.

    Examples:

    "Readers are to be warned that quotations in this chapter contain some not so savory language."

  1. Savory as a noun (American spelling):

    A savory snack.

  1. Savory as a noun:

    Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus , grown as culinary flavourings.

  2. Savory as a noun:

    The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.

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