expression
interesting; meaningful; having flavor
Rare expression; the more common modern antonym is 味気ない (あじけない, 'dull, meaningless'). Used to describe something that has interest, depth, or savor.
Antonyms: 味気ない (あじけない)
この小説は味気ある描写が多い。
This novel has many interesting descriptions.
彼の話は味気あって、聞いていて飽きない。
His stories are meaningful and never boring to listen to.
Common antonym meaning 'dull, insipid, meaningless'. 味気ある is its rare positive counterpart.
From 味気 (あじき, 'flavor, interest') + ある ('to exist, to have'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the expression is rare and mostly encountered as the positive counterpart to the common 味気ない.