savoured
Lingered over pleasurably
Savoured is the past tense of savour, the British spelling of savor.
To savour something is to taste or smell it with pleasure, or to enjoy an experience fully and deliberately: She savoured every bite of the chocolate.
By extension, to savour is to appreciate something while it lasts: He savoured his final moments of freedom.
Extremely pleasing to taste
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
- palatableAcceptable to the tongue
- toothsomeDeliciously appetizing
relished · tasted · savory · umami · tangy · piquant · zesty · aromatic
Remained beyond expected
- relishedEnjoyed with gusto
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- enjoyedExperienced with pleasure
- cherishedHeld dear, prized
soaked · absorbed · embraced · basked · unhurried · prolonged · paused · dwelt
Held dear, prized
- reminiscedRecalled past experiences fondly
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- recalledBrought back mentally
relished · remembered · reflected · wistful · sentimental · bygone · keepsake · memento
delectable
Extremely pleasing to taste
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
- palatableAcceptable to the tongue
toothsome · relished · tasted · savory · umami · tangy · piquant · zesty · aromatic · spicy
lingered
Remained beyond expected
- relishedEnjoyed with gusto
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- enjoyedExperienced with pleasure
cherished · soaked · absorbed · embraced · basked · unhurried · prolonged · paused · dwelt · delighted
cherished
Held dear, prized
- reminiscedRecalled past experiences fondly
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- nostalgicLonging for the past
recalled · relished · remembered · reflected · wistful · sentimental · bygone · keepsake · memento · longing
luxuriated
Enjoyed great comfort
sumptuous · opulent · extravagant · hedonistic · indulged · lavish · splendid · exquisite · divine · gourmet
savouredgulped
Swallowed hastily
rushed · bolted · wolfed down · gobbled · devoured
savouredignored
Purposely not noticed
disregarded · neglected · overlooked · wasted · squandered
savouredendured
Bore without yielding
tolerated · bore · choked down · stomached · put up with