Synonyms of savor

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noun

ˈsā-vər 

variants also savour

1

as in taste

the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste

a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taste
• flavor
• relish
• smack
• tang
• tastiness
• aftertaste
• savoriness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tastelessness

2

as in deliciousness

the quality of being delicious

the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deliciousness
• lusciousness
• tastiness
• delectability
• palatability
• savoriness
• digestibility
• palatableness
• edibility
• choiceness
• toothsomeness
• edibleness
• daintiness
• delicacy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• staleness
• flatness
• insipidity
• tastelessness
• unpalatability
• distastefulness

savor

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verb

variants also savour

1

as in to enrich

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored

cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enrich
• flavor
• enhance
• season
• spice
• salt
• pepper
• sauce
• lace
• perfume
• aromatize

2

as in to enjoy

to take pleasure in

as a terminal cancer patient, she's vowed to savor every moment of the time she has left

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoy
• relish
• treasure
• take to
• get off (on)
• rejoice (in)
• appreciate
• delight (in)
• love
• fancy
• go for
• revel (in)
• like
• admire
• dig
• adore
• get a charge out of
• groove (on)
• get a kick out of
• have a soft spot for
• cherish
• revere
• venerate
• be partial to
• devour
• drink (in)
• value
• prize
• eat (up)
• prefer
• feast (on)
• worship
• cotton (to)
• indulge (in)
• idolize
• dote (on)
• favor
• wallow (in)
• luxuriate (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hate
• dislike
• detest
• loathe
• abhor
• despise
• condemn
• abominate
• scorn

Examples of savor in a Sentence

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Verb

Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Cottrell and his then-girlfriend spent time savoring the local food scene, which sparked an idea to start a show focused on reviewing restaurants in South Los Angeles and beyond. —Xennia Hamilton, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2024

Popular in the Motor City region for more than four decades, Franks always draws adoring crowds to savor his sophisticated melodies and witty, sometimes risqué lyrics. —Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024

Now, raise a glass and savor our USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024. —Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 July 2024

The county is home to 40 wineries along the Monticello Wine Trail, which offer a taste of the innovative practices that make this area and its terroir something to savor. —Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024