savour

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savour

She closed her eyes to savour the rich flavour of the chocolate.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The specific taste or smell of something, especially when pleasant or distinctive: "savour" refers to the characteristic flavor or aroma of food or drink.
    • A quality that makes something interesting or enjoyable: Figuratively, it can mean a distinctive quality that adds interest or enjoyment to an experience.

  2. Verb:

    • To enjoy or appreciate something fully and deliberately: To take great pleasure in an experience, especially by enjoying it slowly.
    • To have a suggestion or trace of a particular quality: To possess a slight but noticeable amount of a specific characteristic, often negative.
    • (Archaic) To give flavor or taste to something.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The soup had a rich savour of herbs and garlic.
    • His stories are told with the savour of genuine experience.

  • Verb:

    • She paused to savour the moment of victory.
    • His comments savour of hypocrisy.
    • (Archaic) The chef savoured the sauce with a dash of wine.
Advanced Usage

  • "To savour the moment/flavour": To consciously enjoy and appreciate an experience as it happens.

    • He sat quietly, savouring the flavour of the fine coffee.

  • "To have a savour of": To have a hint or suggestion of a particular quality.

    • The plan has a savour of desperation about it.
Variants and Related Words
  • Savoury (Adjective): 1. Having a salty or spicy taste rather than sweet. 2. Morally wholesome or acceptable.
    • We enjoyed a selection of savoury pastries.
  • Savourless (Adjective): Lacking flavour or interest; insipid.
    • The critique described the film as visually stunning but emotionally savourless.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Flavour, taste, aroma, zest, tang.
  • Verb (enjoy): Relish, enjoy, delight in, bask in.
  • Verb (suggest): Smack of, suggest, hint at.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Savour of (something): To suggest or imply a particular, often negative, quality.
    • His generous offer savoured of an attempt to gain favour.
Related Idioms
  • To savour every minute/moment: To enjoy an experience intensely and without rushing.
    • After working so hard, she was determined to savour every minute of her vacation.
savour

She closed her eyes to savour the rich flavour of the chocolate.

Noun
  1. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
Verb
  1. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
    • She relished her fame and basked in her glory
  2. taste appreciatively
    • savor the soup
  3. give taste to
  4. have flavor; taste of something

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