savors
/ˈseɪ.vəz/ IELTSAcademic
verb
Third person singular present of savor. It means he or she tastes, enjoys, or appreciates something slowly and fully.
- She savors every bite of chocolate.
- He savors quiet mornings with tea.
noun
Plural of savor. It means strong tastes, smells, or signs of a feeling or quality.
- The dish has sweet savors.
- They noticed the savors of spring in the air.
Adinary Nuance
Savors is usually not the base form people use alone; it is often a verb form in grammar. As a verb, it is close to enjoy or appreciate, but it suggests slow, careful enjoyment. As a noun, it is much less common than taste or flavor and can sound literary.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- thưởng thức
- Spanish
- saborea
- Chinese
- 品味
- Japanese
- 味わう
- Korean
- 음미하다
Etymology
Savors comes from the verb savor, which entered English from Old French in the Middle Ages. It traces back to Latin sapere, meaning “to taste” or “to have flavor.”
Common phrases
savors the momentsavors every bitesavors the taste
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is savors a common word in everyday English?
- Yes, as a verb form it is common, especially in writing and careful speech. The noun use is much less common.
- What is the difference between savors and enjoys?
- Enjoys is general. Savors means you enjoy something slowly and pay close attention to it.
- Can I use savors in formal writing?
- Yes. It works well in formal and descriptive writing, especially for experiences, food, or moments.