Word
flavorful
Phoneticsfla·vor·ful, stress on the first syllable
/ˈfɫeɪvɝfəɫ/
Definition
adj. having a strong and pleasant taste. You use it to describe food that tastes rich and good.
adj. having a distinct and pleasant taste or aroma, especially rich or well-seasoned. Often modified by degree adverbs such as 'very' or 'highly'.
Examples
“This soup is warm and very flavorful.”
“She adds fresh herbs and garlic to make the roast chicken more flavorful.”
“The stew gains a deep, flavorful character from slow cooking, as the spices blend with the vegetables over several hours.”
Examples
simple
“This soup is warm and very flavorful.”
contextual
“She adds fresh herbs and garlic to make the roast chicken more flavorful.”
complex
“The stew gains a deep, flavorful character from slow cooking, as the spices blend with the vegetables over several hours.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “flavorful” in context.
Verb
01. find flavorful
“I found the grilled vegetables light yet flavorful.”
verb + adj
02. keep flavorful
“Add fresh herbs at the end to keep the stew flavorful.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. incredibly flavorful
“The street tacos were incredibly flavorful and cost very little.”
adv + adj
Noun
04. flavorful broth
“This flavorful broth is perfect for cold winter evenings.”
adj + noun
05. flavorful curry
“The restaurant is famous for its flavorful curry and naan.”
adj + noun
06. flavorful dish
“She cooked a flavorful dish with garlic and fresh basil.”
adj + noun
07. flavorful sauce
“They served pasta with a flavorful sauce of tomatoes.”
adj + noun
08. flavorful soup
“We had a flavorful soup made with pumpkin and ginger.”
adj + noun
09. flavorful stew
“He made a flavorful stew with beef and root vegetables.”
adj + noun
10. a wonderfully flavorful meal
“We enjoyed a wonderfully flavorful meal at the new bistro.”
11. light yet flavorful broth
“Patients often prefer a light yet flavorful broth.”
12. make bland food more flavorful
“A little garlic and chili can make bland food more flavorful.”
Real-World Examples
“A visit to Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, New York, inspired our take on this flavorful cousin of kebabs.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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