Synonyms of savored

savored

verb

variants also savoured

past tense of savor

1

as in spiced

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

• spiced
• flavored
• enriched
• salted
• enhanced
• seasoned
• peppered
• laced
• sauced
• perfumed
• aromatized

2

as in enjoyed

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

• enjoyed
• loved
• relished
• liked
• adored
• admired
• delighted (in)
• fancied
• took to
• rejoiced (in)
• appreciated
• got off (on)
• reveled (in)
• went for
• grooved (on)
• dug
• revered
• treasured
• valued
• got a kick out of
• cherished
• had a soft spot for
• venerated
• was partial to
• preferred
• devoured
• prized
• worshipped
• drank (in)
• idolized
• ate (up)
• feasted (on)
• indulged (in)
• favored
• doted (on)
• cottoned (to)
• luxuriated (in)
• wallowed (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• disliked
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• despised
• condemned
• scorned
• abominated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of savored

The dominant eight-wicket win ended an eight-match losing streak in the format outside Pakistan and, given the paucity of success in recent times, a 1-1 draw in the Caribbean was to be savoured. — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Despite placing seventh at the Commonwealth Games last month, Goodburn savored the accomplishment of making the final. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

If the diary entries are any indication, Fauci, in the midst of the pandemic, also savored his own press coverage and lionization. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

One TikToker refused to give up her parking spot and instead savored her food-court hot dog to get back at a cranky driver who honked at her. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Trout savored every moment with friends and family, including his two sons, in the festivities. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

And Caglianone savored it with his dad, Jeff, who threw to him in the contest in Philadelphia. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you. — Literary Hub, 19 June 2026

Some officials, including Mayor Mark Bogen and Commissioner Michael Udine, savored the prospect of saving taxpayers more than $200 million. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026