savorless

adjective

Definition of savorlessnext
as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor the white rice was filling, but rather savorless

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savorless
  1. bland
  2. thin
  3. flat
  4. insipid
  5. plain
  6. weak
Adjective
  • The Casserole Is Bland Another one of the most common green bean casserole mistakes is to choose a recipe that’s a bit too simple, which can result in a bland dish.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Early Turning Point memes read as though the organization had hired a Popsicle-stick-joke writer to make bland, conservative-minded witticisms.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bland
Adjective
  • Still, the line separating sports and politics is growing thinner and thinner.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Always dry thoroughly, heat on the stovetop until completely dry, and apply a thin layer of oil or shortening.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • Total noninterest income was relatively flat at $2.2 million for both the third quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Its two long, flat metal feet can be mounted at your choice of two heights and two positions near the center or edges of the TV.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of flat
Adjective
  • Sometimes the video was insipid, but that hardly mattered.
    David Rowell, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Final flourishes offer confusion: Kora confronts a giant Kali statue (Hindu myth replicating the insipid Issa ideal).
    Armond White, National Review, 9 Aug. 2024
Definition of insipid
Adjective
  • That's a sandwich of plain white bread with beef sausage and ketchup.
    Claire Reilly, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Her costumes aren’t particularly notable, consisting mostly of plain suits and overcoats in a story where the flashy outfits go to characters like the Joker.
    Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • Other checks on Trump’s policy will also be far weaker.
    Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Each endpoint can be assessed to sniff out weak points.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of weak
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Thesaurus Entries Near savorless

savoring

savorless

savorous

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