Synonyms of savor

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noun

ˈsā-vər 

variants also savour

1

as in taste

the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste

a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taste
• flavor
• relish
• smack
• tang
• tastiness
• aftertaste
• savoriness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tastelessness

2

as in deliciousness

the quality of being delicious

the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deliciousness
• lusciousness
• tastiness
• delectability
• palatability
• savoriness
• digestibility
• palatableness
• edibility
• choiceness
• toothsomeness
• edibleness
• daintiness
• delicacy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• staleness
• flatness
• insipidity
• tastelessness
• unpalatability
• distastefulness

savor

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verb

variants also savour

1

as in to enrich

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

• enrich
• flavor
• enhance
• season
• spice
• salt
• pepper
• sauce
• lace
• perfume
• aromatize

2

as in to enjoy

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

• enjoy
• relish
• treasure
• take to
• get off (on)
• rejoice (in)
• appreciate
• delight (in)
• love
• fancy
• go for
• revel (in)
• like
• admire
• dig
• adore
• get a charge out of
• groove (on)
• get a kick out of
• have a soft spot for
• cherish
• revere
• venerate
• be partial to
• devour
• drink (in)
• value
• prize
• eat (up)
• prefer
• feast (on)
• worship
• cotton (to)
• indulge (in)
• idolize
• dote (on)
• favor
• wallow (in)
• luxuriate (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hate
• dislike
• detest
• loathe
• abhor
• despise
• condemn
• abominate
• scorn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of savor

Verb

Comala Colima Propped at the foot of the Volcán de Fuego, Comala is a town where life is savored one sip of tuba (a coconut drink) at a time. —Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025

Seattle Mariners Fans can savor the Ichi Wings, fashioned from Ichiro Suzuki’s personal clubhouse recipe, Lil’ Dumpers, steamed pork soup dumplings that pay tribute to Cal Raleigh’s nickname, and the King’s Court Turkey Leg, a hearty nod to Félix Hernández. —Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

But others argue that retirement is a time to enjoy life’s pleasures: indulging in gourmet dining, skipping morning workouts or savoring a leisurely glass of wine on the patio. —Kiplinger Consumer News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025

Plus, the texture of cheese is creamier and softer; allowing the taste buds to savor the full expression of the cheese. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025