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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Savory Vs Salty

Hi

Would you say that "Savory" is roughly opposite of "Sweet"?

Also, which of the following responses sounds better?

A - How do you like this chutney? Sweet?
B - No, salty.

or 

A - How do you like this chutney? Sweet?
B - No, savory.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

I don't think anyone says 'savory', which means 'delicious' in conversational English.

— Mister Micawber

  • I don't think anyone says 'savory', which means 'delicious' in conversational English.
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I don't think anyone says 'savory', which means 'delicious' in conversational English.
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Thanks, MM.

Just to make sure that I understand you correctly.

Savory does mean "salty", but it's not used in that sense. Right? And if so, is the following sentence OK?

The chocolate cake was very savory.

Tom
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Here's Webster's entry:

savory (adjective)
: having a pleasant taste or smell
: having a spicy or salty quality without being sweet
: morally good

Cakes are so specifically and decidedly sweet that no one would call them 'savory'.
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