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Words Related to Eating, Drinking, and Serving - Tastes and Flavors
Here you will learn some English words related to tastes and flavors such as "sourness", "umami", and "nutty".
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saltiness
[noun]
the characteristic taste sensation associated with the presence of salt in food
bitterness
[noun]
the sharp and unpleasant taste often found in coffee, dark chocolate, or certain vegetables
umami
[noun]
a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.
pungency
[noun]
the sharp, intense, or spicy quality that elicits a strong biting sensation on the palate
spiciness
[noun]
the quality of having a strong or fiery taste due to the presence of spices or chili peppers
hotness
[noun]
the intensity of spiciness or heat in food; often attributed to the presence of chili peppers or other sharp tasting ingredients
coolness
[noun]
a refreshing, mild, or soothing sensation in the mouth, often associated with mint, menthol, or cucumber
astringency
[noun]
the dry, puckering, or rough sensation experienced in the mouth; often caused by substances like tannins in tea or unripe fruits
metallicness
[noun]
a taste, aroma, or sensation resembling that of metal such as certain medicines or amalgam dental fillings
brackish
[adjective]
related to a slightly salty taste; often associated with water or certain foods
hot
[adjective]
describing food that contains spices or pepper which when tasted creates a burning feeling in one's mouth
robust
[adjective]
featuring a strong, full-bodied, and hearty taste; often characterized by intensity and complexity
seasoned
[adjective]
(of food) flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients to improve its taste and smell
sweet-and-sour
[adjective]
describing food that has been cooked in a way that tastes both sweet and sour
sweetish
[adjective]
characterized by a taste that is somewhat sweet but not overwhelmingly so; providing a mild or subtle sweetness
tang
[noun]
a sharp and distinctive taste; typically associated with acidity or a lively and refreshing quality
savor
[noun]
the distinctive and enjoyable taste or aroma of food or drink; often experienced with pleasure and appreciation
bite
[noun]
the intense taste experience of food; particularly characterized by a sharp or strong flavor
aftertaste
[noun]
the lingering flavor or sensation that persists in the mouth after consuming food or drink; providing a continuation of the taste experience
oleogustus
[noun]
a unique taste sensation that is attributed to the perception of fats or lipids in food
supertaster
[noun]
an individual who has a heightened sense of taste and is more sensitive to the flavors and sensations in food and beverages
acquired taste
[noun]
something that one dislikes first but starts to like it with the passage of time
earthy
[adjective]
having characteristics of soil or the earth, often associated with flavors such as mushrooms, root vegetables, or certain types of wine
fruity
[adjective]
having a sweet, fresh, or juicy taste or smell associated with various types of fruits
nutty
[adjective]
having a rich, earthy, and slightly sweet taste similar to almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts
yeasty
[adjective]
relating to a taste reminiscent of the lively or effervescent qualities often found in freshly baked bread or certain fermented foods
zesty
[adjective]
(of food) lively and full of flavor, often with a refreshing and energizing taste
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