savor
noun
the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell.
savored
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past participleof savor.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof savor.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
savornounthe quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell.
Example Sentences
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Take a sip: Martinis are savored for their elegant simplicity and refined romanticism.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
I savored the beautiful aroma of fresh eggs bathed in spices.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
And for a moment, Venezuelans savored a sense of triumph that cut through the turmoil in their homeland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
Yet he also savored the moment, and hinted that he might enjoy the adulation of Chiefs fans a bit longer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
Eyes shining, mouths open, triumphant, they savored the right of domination.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
