Savour of
verb
To have a suggestion or hint of a particular quality or character.
His jokes savour of sexism.
Often appears as...
- savour of racism
- savour of dishonesty
verb
To have a suggestion or hint of a particular quality or character.
His jokes savour of sexism.
Often appears as...
- savour of racism
- savour of dishonesty
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Implication
The phrase suggests something mildly without stating it directly — it's like a gentle hint.
Her comments savour of old-fashioned beliefs.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often used when implying something unfavorable or critical about someone or something.
His manner of speaking savours of arrogance.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of different cultural perceptions when using 'savour of' to avoid unintended offenses.
To some, their traditional practices may savour of superstition.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Implication
The phrase suggests something mildly without stating it directly — it's like a gentle hint.
Her comments savour of old-fashioned beliefs.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often used when implying something unfavorable or critical about someone or something.
His manner of speaking savours of arrogance.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of different cultural perceptions when using 'savour of' to avoid unintended offenses.
To some, their traditional practices may savour of superstition.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Implication
The phrase suggests something mildly without stating it directly — it's like a gentle hint.
Her comments savour of old-fashioned beliefs.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often used when implying something unfavorable or critical about someone or something.
His manner of speaking savours of arrogance.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of different cultural perceptions when using 'savour of' to avoid unintended offenses.
To some, their traditional practices may savour of superstition.
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