savours
Tastes with pleasure
Savours is the British spelling of savors, the third-person singular form of the verb savor.
To savour something is to enjoy it fully, lingering over the experience: She savours her morning coffee.
It can also mean to have a particular quality or hint of something: His explanation savours of excuse-making.
Keen pleasurable appreciation
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- appreciateRecognize value or merit
- cherishValue with deep affection
- indulgeSatisfy a craving
pleasure · fondness · gratification · contentment · satisfaction · linger · dwell · bask
Characteristic cooking style
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- hauteFrench for high
Michelin · palate · refinement · sommelier · connoisseur · tasting · pairing · terroir
Recognition of worth
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
- acumenSharpness of mind
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
sophistication · palate · keenness · detection · distinction · recognition · sensitivity · attunement
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- whiffBrief, faint smell
nose · essence · redolence · spicy · floral · citrus · pungent · earthy
Snappy, firm texture
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- creamySmooth and rich
chewiness · crunch · juiciness · succulence · tenderness · melt · buttery · delicate
relish
Keen pleasurable appreciation
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- appreciateRecognize value or merit
- cherishValue with deep affection
indulge · pleasure · fondness · gratification · contentment · satisfaction · linger · dwell · bask · revel
palate
Oral cavity ceiling
sweet · salty · tangy · zesty · flavorful · piquant · savory · peppery · tart · acidic
cuisine
Characteristic cooking style
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
haute · Michelin · palate · refinement · sommelier · connoisseur · tasting · pairing · terroir · vintage
appreciation
Recognition of worth
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
- acumenSharpness of mind
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
discrimination · sophistication · palate · keenness · detection · distinction · recognition · sensitivity · attunement · refinement
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
whiff · nose · essence · redolence · spicy · floral · citrus · pungent · earthy · woody
crispness
Snappy, firm texture
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- silkySmooth and lustrous
creamy · chewiness · crunch · juiciness · succulence · tenderness · melt · buttery · delicate · luscious