noun, often capitalized O&E, often attributive \ËÃ¤p-Ëed\. : an essay in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinion of the writer and that is written by someone who is not employed by the newspaper or magazine.
The definition of savory is food that is salty or spicy, not sweet, or something that is morally acceptable. 1  A spicy sauce that isn't sweet is an example of a savory sauce. 2  An action that respects common morals is an example of a savory action.
The definition of cheesy is something that smells or feels like cheese, or something that is made with poor quality, or something that is corny or foolish. A dish of macaroni and cheese would be described as a cheesy main dish. A knife that falls apart when you use it is an example of something that would be described as cheesy. A corny, foolish smile is an example of something that would be described as cheesy.