# flavorful

**Pronunciation:** /ˈfleɪvərfəl/ · FLAY-ver-fuhl

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Having a strong, pleasant, and distinctive taste.

## Examples

- The chef's special curry was incredibly flavorful, with layers of spice and aroma.
- She added fresh herbs to the soup, making it much more flavorful than before.
- For a truly flavorful experience, try the aged cheddar cheese with a glass of red wine.

## Synonyms

- tasty — General and common, often used for simple enjoyment.
- delicious — Stronger than 'tasty', implying great pleasure and enjoyment.
- savoury — Often used for non-sweet foods, implying a rich, full taste.
- palatable — Acceptable or pleasing to the taste, often used in a more formal context.

## Antonyms

- tasteless — Lacking any distinct or pleasant taste.
- bland — Mild or uninteresting in flavor, often intentionally so for dietary reasons.

## Collocations

- richly flavorful — The slow-cooked stew was richly flavorful, warming us from the inside.
- deeply flavorful — The roasted vegetables were deeply flavorful, bringing out their natural sweetness.
- highly flavorful — This particular variety of mushroom is highly flavorful and sought after by chefs.

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