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degust

/dɪˈgʌst/
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Other forms: degusted

The verb degust means to savor or enjoy the taste of something to the fullest extent. Don't gobble your favorite dessert — take your time and degust that Boston cream pie!

Given the similarity between degust and disgust, you might be surprised to learn that this rarely used verb actually means "taste with pleasure." The word derives from the Latin degustare, from de-, "completely," and gustare, "to taste." So when you degust that first bite of your dad's famous chili or your own homemade vanilla ice cream, you truly savor it.

Definitions of degust
  1. verb
    taste or savor to the fullest extent possible
    degust this wonderful soup”
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    type of:
    sample, taste, try, try out
    take a sample of
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