savor

To savor is defined as to appreciate the smell, taste or feeling of something.

(verb)

  1. An example of savor is swishing a delicious red wine in the mouth.
  2. An example of savor is enjoying the excitement of a college graduation.

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See savor in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

Origin: 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
Brit. sp. savour

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See savor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The taste or smell of something.
  2. A specific taste or smell. See Synonyms at taste.
  3. A distinctive quality or sensation: enjoying the savor of victory.
verb sa·vored, sa·vor·ing, sa·vors
verb, intransitive
  1. To have a particular taste or smell: a dish that savors of curry.
  2. To exhibit a specified quality or characteristic; smack: postures that savored of vanity.
verb, transitive
  1. To impart flavor or scent to; season: savored the bland soup with salt.
  2. To taste or smell, especially with pleasure: savored each morsel of the feast.
  3. To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish: I want to savor this great moment of accomplishment.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English savour

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin sapor

Origin: , from sapere, to taste; see sep- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • saˈvor·er noun
  • saˈvor·ous adjective

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