Savoured: meaning, definitions and examples

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savoured

 

[ ˈseɪ.vərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

taste experience

To savour something means to enjoy it completely, often referring to the taste or smell of food. When you savour a dish, you take your time to appreciate its flavor, aroma, and texture. It is often associated with a slow and mindful eating experience, allowing one to fully enjoy the subtleties and complexities of the food. Savoring can also apply to experiences beyond food, such as enjoying a moment or an event.

Synonyms

appreciate, delight in, enjoy, relish.

Examples of usage

  • She savoured every bite of the chocolate cake.
  • I like to savour the peacefulness of the morning.
  • He savoured the aroma of the fresh coffee.
  • They savoured the beauty of the sunset.

Translations

Translations of the word "savoured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saboreado

🇮🇳 स्वाद लिया

🇩🇪 geschmeckt

🇮🇩 menikmati

🇺🇦 смакував

🇵🇱 skosztowany

🇯🇵 味わった

🇫🇷 savouré

🇪🇸 saboreado

🇹🇷 tadılan

🇰🇷 맛본

🇸🇦 تذوق

🇨🇿 ochutnaný

🇸🇰 ochutnaný

🇨🇳 品尝过

🇸🇮 okusil

🇮🇸 smakkaði

🇰🇿 дәмін татып көрді

🇬🇪 გემო

🇦🇿 dadlı

🇲🇽 saboreado

Etymology

The word 'savour' derives from the Old French term 'savourer', meaning 'to taste, to enjoy'. The French word comes from the Latin 'sapere', which means 'to taste, to have flavor, to be wise'. Over time, the term evolved in English to signify not just the physical experience of tasting but also a metaphorical sense of deeply enjoying experiences and emotions. The notion of 'savouring' is rooted in a cultural appreciation for food and shared experiences, reflecting the importance of mindfulness in how we interact with the world around us.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,948 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.