savored
Took slow pleasure
Savored is the past tense of savor, meaning to taste or enjoy something slowly and thoroughly.
Food or drink can be savored: She savored every bite of the chocolate cake.
The word extends to any pleasurable experience taken in deliberately: He savored the moment of victory.
What's savored is appreciated rather than rushed through.
Regarded with deep affection
- relishedEnjoyed with gusto
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- valuedHeld in high regard
- enjoyedExperienced with pleasure
embraced · celebrated · prized · beloved · precious · meaningful · special · memorable
Oral cavity ceiling
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- morselSmall piece of food
- mouthfulQuantity you can chew
- bitePierce with teeth
sip · taste · gustation · umami · tangy · succulent · piquant · aroma
Recalling past experiences
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- recollectionRecalled mental image
- reverieAbstracted, pleasant daydream
- flashbackInvoluntary past memory
wistful · longing · bittersweet · yesteryear · bygone · cherished · treasured · nostalgic
Having strong taste
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
- exquisiteFlawlessly crafted, delicate
luscious · sumptuous · succulent · divine · ambrosial · tantalizing · toothsome · rich
treasured
Regarded with deep affection
- relishedEnjoyed with gusto
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- valuedHeld in high regard
enjoyed · embraced · celebrated · prized · beloved · precious · meaningful · special · memorable · heartfelt
palate
Oral cavity ceiling
bite · sip · taste · gustation · umami · tangy · succulent · piquant · aroma · lingered
reminiscence
Recalling past experiences
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- recollectionRecalled mental image
- reverieAbstracted, pleasant daydream
flashback · wistful · longing · bittersweet · yesteryear · bygone · cherished · treasured · nostalgic · sentimental
flavorful
Having strong taste
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
exquisite · luscious · sumptuous · succulent · divine · ambrosial · tantalizing · toothsome · rich · gourmet
savoredignored
Purposely not noticed
overlooked · neglected · disregarded · missed · wasted
- savory tartPastry with unsweetened filling
- savory snackSmall seasoned bite
- savory pastryNon-sweet baked good
- savory dishPrepared food, not sweet
- savory dishesFoods that aren't sweet
- savory piesNon-sweet filled pastries
savory, savor, unsavory, savoring, savors, savorless, savoriness