Meaning & use

Sapid

adjective·Academic

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Having a pleasant or distinct flavor; palatable.

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The chef praised the sapid broth simmered with fresh herbs.

Critics called the novel's dialogue sapid and full of wit, echoing the word's rarer figurative sense.

A note on using this word

Rare in everyday speech but common in its opposite, 'insipid,' which describes something lacking flavor or interest.

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flavorfulsavorytasty

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