flavored
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈfleɪvərd/
KK: /ˈfleɪvərd/
adjective
Definition
Having a specific taste, usually because something has been added to give it flavor.
Example
I prefer flavored water over plain water.
Conversation
Have you tried the new flavored ice cream shop in town?
Not yet, but I’ve heard they have some unique options.
I tasted their mango and chili flavored ice cream, and it was amazing!
That sounds interesting! I need to go there this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tasty
savory
seasoned
Antonyms
bland
plain
unseasoned
verb
Definition
To give a particular taste or smell to something, often food or drink.
Example
The chef flavored the soup with herbs and spices.
Tense Forms
Past: flavored
Past Participle: flavored
Conversation
Did you try the new ice cream shop on Main Street?
Yes, I went there yesterday and flavored my own sundae!
That sounds amazing! What flavors did you choose?
Root Explanation
Flavored → It is formed from "flavor" (from Old French *flaveur*, meaning taste or smell) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "flavored" means having a particular taste or smell added to something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'flavor' as the taste or smell of something, and the '-ed' shows that it has been given that taste. This helps you remember that 'flavored' means something that has a specific taste added to it.
Visually Confused Words
favored
unflavored
unfavored
favoredly
savored
labored
favorer