Sapid: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Sapid adjective. Having a strong, pleasant flavour.
How to say it
SAP-id/ˈsæpɪd/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (SAP).
Sapid in a sentence
The broth was sapid and deep, having simmered for a whole day.
A few sapid anchovies can transform a dull salad.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- flavoursome
- tasty
- savoury
Opposite:
- insipid
- bland
Where sapid comes from
From Latin sapidus, tasty, from sapere, to taste.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
A few _____ anchovies can transform a dull salad.
- sapid
- ravenous
- succulent
Show the answer
sapid: A few sapid anchovies can transform a dull salad.