sips
Drinks in increments
Sips is the plural of sip—small mouthfuls of liquid, taken delicately rather than gulped: She took tiny sips of her tea.
As a verb, sips means to drink in this manner: He sips his coffee while reading the paper.
The word suggests measured, unhurried consumption.
Send down the throat
- gulpHasty, large swallow
- slurpConsume with audible suction
- tasteFlavor perception ability
- drinkConsumable liquid
imbibe · quaff · nurse · sample · nip · tipple · swill · guzzle
Steeped leaf beverage
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- wineFermented grape beverage
- cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
latte · whiskey · champagne · smoothie · juice · cocoa · chai · sake
Characteristic taste quality
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- tasteFlavor perception ability
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
nose · aftertaste · tannins · notes · finish · mouthfeel · body · oaky
Uncertain and provisional
- hesitantSlow to act
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- smallLimited in size
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
dainty · testing · sampling · wary · guarded · gingerly · timid · probing
Bodily fluid replenishment
- quenchSatisfy or extinguish
- thirstNeed for fluid
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
invigorating · rejuvenating · chilled · sparkling · crisp · refreshing · satisfying · replenishing
swallow
Send down the throat
drink · imbibe · quaff · nurse · sample · nip · tipple · swill · guzzle · partake
tea
Steeped leaf beverage
espresso · latte · whiskey · champagne · smoothie · juice · cocoa · chai · sake · aperitif
flavor
Characteristic taste quality
bouquet · nose · aftertaste · tannins · notes · finish · mouthfeel · body · oaky · fruity
tentative
Uncertain and provisional
delicate · dainty · testing · sampling · wary · guarded · gingerly · timid · probing · exploratory
hydration
Bodily fluid replenishment
revitalizing · invigorating · rejuvenating · chilled · sparkling · crisp · refreshing · satisfying · replenishing · restorative
relaxation
State of being unwound
slow · measured · gentle · gradual · paced · easy · calm · leisurely · savoring · enjoying
- sippy cupLidded toddler drinking vessel
- sipping tea
- sipping whiskey
- paint and sipSocial art with alcohol
- sip slowly
- sip and savor