savor

²savor

verb

sa·vored also sa·vouredsa·vor·ing also sa·vour·ing \ˈsā-vər-iŋ, ˈsāv-riŋ\

Definition of SAVOR

intransitive verb

: to have a specified smell or quality : smack

transitive verb

1

: to give flavor to : season

2

a : to have experience of : taste b : to taste or smell with pleasure : relish c : to delight in : enjoy <savoring the moment>

— sa·vor·er \ˈsā-vər-ər\ noun

Variants of SAVOR

savor also savour

Examples of SAVOR

1. He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
2. They savored every last morsel of food.
3. She was just savoring the moment.
4. The team is still savoring its victory.
5. He savored the memories of his vacation.

First Known Use of SAVOR

14th century

Related to SAVOR

Synonyms: flavor, lace, season (also savour), spice

Related Words: enhance, enrich, sauce; pepper, salt; aromatize, perfume

Near Antonyms: abhor, abominate, detest, dislike, hate, loathe; condemn, despise, scorn

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide