savor
/ˈseɪvər/
verb
- To enjoy the taste or smell of something slowly and completely.
- He savored the aroma of fresh coffee before taking his first sip.
- She took a small bite of the chocolate and savored the rich flavor.
- The chef savored the soup, checking if it needed more salt.
- To enjoy an experience, feeling, or moment fully and for as long as possible.
- After winning the game, the team savored their victory.
- She savored the quiet moment alone with a good book.
- They savored every minute of their vacation on the beach.
Synonyms
noun
- A taste or smell, especially a pleasant one.
- The savor of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
- He could detect a hint of garlic in the savor of the sauce.
- The soup had a rich, savory savor.
- A quality that makes something interesting or enjoyable.
- Her stories added savor to an otherwise dull evening.
- The conversation had a certain savor of adventure.
- The old town still retains the savor of its medieval past.