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savor Definition

sa·vor (sā′vər)

noun

    1. that quality of a thing which acts on the sense of taste or of smell
    2. a particular taste or smell
  2. characteristic quality; distinctive property
  3. perceptible trace; tinge
  4. power to excite interest, zest, etc.
  5. Archaic repute

Etymology: ME < OFr savour < L sapor, akin to sapere: see sap

intransitive verb

  1. to have the particular taste, smell, or quality; smack (of)
  2. to show traces or signs (of) rudeness savoring of contempt

transitive verb

  1. to be the source of the flavor or scent of; season
  2. to taste or smell, esp. with relish
  3. to enjoy with appreciation; dwell on with delight

savor Related Forms
sa′·vorer noun sa′·vor·less adjective sa′·vor·ous adjective
savor Synonyms

savor

n.

odor, flavor, relish, tang, taste, scent, tinge, zest, smack.

savor Synonyms

savor

v.

enjoy, relish, appreciate; see like 1.

savor Usage Examples

Object

  • thing: Learn to appreciate and savor the wonderful things in life, from people to food, from nature to a smile.
  • flavor: Chew the tablet slowly and savor the flavor for a long period of time before swallowing.
  • cuisine: More chances to savor superb cuisine by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer.
  • word: I am reading it slowly and savoring every word.
  • taste: Apparently savoring the taste, she licked all around and then forced her tongue into my rectum, seemingly trying to slather my prostate.
  • world: It does not allow a reader time to enjoy and to savor that wondrous world.

Modifying Another Word

  • just: It is the thousands of fans in a market who are gnawing themselves to just savor seeing The Darkness live.