savour
/ˈseɪvər/
verb
- To enjoy or appreciate something slowly and fully, especially by tasting or experiencing it.
- After months of training, he savoured the moment of crossing the finish line.
- We sat on the porch, savouring the cool evening breeze.
- She took a small bite of the chocolate and savoured the rich flavor.
- To enjoy a pleasant feeling, thought, or experience for as long as possible.
- She savoured the quiet morning before the kids woke up.
- They savoured every minute of their time at the beach.
- He savoured the memory of their vacation together.
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noun
- A pleasant taste or smell.
- The soup had a savour of fresh herbs and garlic.
- The savour of roasting meat filled the kitchen.
- He could detect a faint savour of cinnamon in the cake.
- A small amount of a particular quality or feeling.
- The story had a savour of truth, though it seemed unlikely.
- His speech had a savour of bitterness that surprised everyone.
- There was a savour of adventure in her voice.