savourer

savor, relish

verb sah-voo-REH Rare

Origin: Latin 'saporare' (to flavor)

Usage Note

Savourer implies slow, conscious enjoyment — it is used for food, drink, and figuratively for a moment or victory: savourer sa revanche means to relish one's revenge. The related adjective savoureux means flavorful or delightful. It is a regular -er verb with no spelling irregularities.

Examples

"Elle savourait chaque bouchée du gâteau."

Natural Translation

She savoured every bite of the cake.

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