savour

[ˈseɪvə(r)]

savour Definition

• 1. to enjoy the taste or smell of something
• 2. to appreciate or enjoy something deeply

Using savour: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "savour" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I savoured every bite of the delicious meal.

• Example

  She savoured the moment when she finally achieved her goal.

• Example

  He savoured the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

• Example

  Let's take a moment to savour our success.

savour Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for savour

• enjoy
• relish
• savor
• delight in
• take pleasure in

Antonyms for savour

• dislike
• abhor

Idioms Using savour

• savour the moment

  to fully enjoy and appreciate a particular moment in time

  Example

  As they stood on the mountaintop, they took a deep breath and savoured the moment.

• savour of life

  the enjoyment of life's pleasures

  Example

  After years of hard work, he was finally able to retire and savour the fruits of his labor.

• savour the flavor

  to fully enjoy and appreciate the taste of food or drink

  Example

  As a wine connoisseur, he always takes his time to savour the flavor of each glass.

Phrases with savour

• savour of

  to have a slight suggestion or trace of something

  Example

  His speech had a savour of sarcasm.

• savoury dish

  a food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet

  Example

  The restaurant serves a variety of savoury dishes.

• sweet savour

  a pleasant or agreeable scent or flavor, often used in a biblical context

  Example

  The burnt offering gave off a sweet savour to the Lord.

Origins of savour

from Old French 'savoure', from Latin 'sapor', meaning 'taste'

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Summary: savour in Brief

The verb 'savour' [ˈseɪvə(r)] means to enjoy the taste or smell of something, or to appreciate or enjoy something deeply. It can be used in contexts such as enjoying a delicious meal, appreciating a moment of success, or taking pleasure in life's pleasures. 'Savour' can also be used in phrases like 'savour of,' 'savoury dish,' and idioms like 'savour the moment,' which means to fully enjoy and appreciate a particular moment in time.