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sapid

sap·id
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sap-id]
    • /ˈsæp ɪd/
    • /ˈsæ.pɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sap-id]
    • /ˈsæp ɪd/

Definitions of sapid word

  • adjective sapid having taste or flavor. 1
  • adjective sapid agreeable to the taste; palatable. 1
  • adjective sapid agreeable, as to the mind; to one's liking. 1
  • adjective sapid having a pleasant taste 0
  • adjective sapid agreeable or engaging 0
  • adjective sapid having a taste, esp. a pleasing taste; savory 0

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Origin of sapid

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin sapidus tasty; cf. sage1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Sapid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sapid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sapid usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sapid

adj sapid

  • a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
  • aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
  • aperitive — aperient.
  • copacetic — very good; excellent; completely satisfactory
  • delectable — If you describe something, especially food or drink, as delectable, you mean that it is very pleasant.

noun sapid

  • aftertaste — An aftertaste is a taste that remains in your mouth after you have finished eating or drinking something.
  • bitters — bitter-tasting spirits of varying alcoholic content flavoured with plant extracts
  • flavor — taste, especially the distinctive taste of something as it is experienced in the mouth.
  • astringency — An astringent taste.
  • enjoying — Present participle of enjoy.

adjective sapid

  • flavoursome — Alternative spelling of flavorsome.
  • nectarous — of the nature of or resembling nectar.
  • yummy — very pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious: The waiter brought out a tray of yummy desserts.
  • zestful — full of zest.

Top questions with sapid

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