savor SAY-ver verb noun WS #36

to taste and enjoy (food or drink) slowly and completely; to enjoy or appreciate something pleasant for as long as possible; to relish or delight in

1. The wine connoisseur would savor each sip, identifying the subtle notes and complex flavors in the vintage.
2. She decided to savor the beautiful sunset rather than rushing inside to watch television.
3. He learned to savor quiet moments of solitude after years of living in a busy, chaotic household.
4. She took time to savor each bite of the exquisite chocolate dessert the chef had prepared.
5. The retiring teacher wanted to savor her final moments in the classroom after forty years of service.

a characteristic taste, flavor, or smell; a distinctive quality or atmosphere; a suggestion or trace of something

1. There was a savor of adventure in his stories about traveling through remote mountain regions.
2. The rich savor of the homemade soup filled the kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
3. The savor of autumn was in the air, with hints of woodsmoke and crisp fallen leaves.
4. The savor of success was particularly sweet after years of hard work and persistent effort.
5. The old book had a distinctive savor of aged paper and leather binding that transported readers to another era.