Flavorful

Having a rich, appealing, and distinctive taste.

Reach for it when praising food with a rich, appealing, distinctive taste

Roasted mushrooms made the simple broth deeply flavorful.

• playful

  zesty

  bright tang or spice energizes the flavor

  not when Zesty is too sharp for mellow or creamy food.

• everyday

  savory

  non-sweet depth is the specific appeal

  not when Savory is wrong for fruit, desserts, or sweet drinks.

• everyday

  tasty

  simple positive taste is enough

  not when Tasty says little about richness or distinctiveness.

• warm

  delicious

  overall eating pleasure matters most

  not when Delicious is subjective and less descriptive.

• professional

  full-flavored

  intensity without a specific flavor family is intended

  not when Full-flavored can overwhelm delicate dishes.

• professional

  well-seasoned

  salt, spice, or herbs are balanced

  not when Well-seasoned can mask good ingredients with added seasoning.

• formal

  aromatic

  smell contributes strongly to the experience

  not when Aromatic praises the smell while leaving the actual taste open.

• bland
• tasteless
• insipid

• flavorful broth

  Roasted mushrooms made the broth deeply flavorful.

• flavorful meal

  Beans and herbs created a flavorful meal.

• rich and flavorful

  The sauce was rich and flavorful without being salty.