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acerbity
[noun]
a sharp, sour taste on the palate
Ex: Grapefruit 's natural acerbity makes it a bold choice for morning cocktails .
acetic
[Adjective]
pertaining to or containing acetic acid
Ex: Pickled vegetables owe their signature flavor to acetic preservation .
acidulous
[Adjective]
slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess
Ex: The yogurt was pleasantly acidulous, providing a nice contrast to the sweetness of the honey .
acrid
[Adjective]
having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation
Ex: When I accidentally bit into the spoiled fruit, its acrid flavor made me immediately spit it out.
redolent
[Adjective]
possessing a pleasing smell
Ex: The market was redolent with the scent of spices and fresh produce .
piquant
[Adjective]
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste
Ex: The dish had a piquant kick from the addition of fresh ginger and a dash of chili flakes .
brackish
[Adjective]
having a distasteful or unpleasant taste, often due to a combination of saltiness and other impurities
Ex: The brackish aftertaste of the seafood dish lingered unpleasantly in his mouth long after the meal was finished .
rank
[Adjective]
having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell
Ex: The expired seafood had a rank taste that left a lingering aftertaste in the diner's mouth.
| Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) |
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