Difference between Relish and Savour

What is the difference between Relish and Savour?

Relish as a noun is a pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing. while Savour as a noun is the specific taste or smell of something

Relish

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing. Savor; quality; characteristic tinge. A taste for; liking; appetite; fondness. That which is used to impart a flavor; specifically, something taken with food to render it more palatable or to stimulate the appetite; a condiment. A cooked or pickled sauce, usually made with vegetables or fruits, generally used as a condiment. In a wooden frame, the projection or shoulder at the side of, or around, a tenon, on a tenoned piece.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of. To take great pleasure in something; to enjoy; to approach with zeal or enthusiasm; to be pleased with or gratified by; to experience pleasure from. To give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeably. To have a pleasing or appetizing taste; to give gratification; to have a flavor.

Example sentence: A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity 'til he has tasted adversity.

Savour

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to possess a particular taste or smell, or a distinctive qualityto appreciate, enjoy or relish something

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the specific taste or smell of somethinga distinctive sensation

We hope you now know whether to use Relish or Savour in your sentence.

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