Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences - Adjectives of Taste

Taste adjectives describe the various flavors and sensory experiences associated with food and drink.

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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences

sweet [adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: I prefer sweet popcorn over salty .

spicy [adjective]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

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salty [adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: My grandfather loves chips but has to avoid them because they are too salty .

sour [adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: She loves the sour taste of grapefruit in the morning .

bitter [adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: He winced at the bitter aftertaste of the dark chocolate , preferring sweeter varieties .

flavorful [adjective]

having a delicious and distinct taste or aroma, often containing a pleasing combination of various ingredients

Ex: The flavorful marinade infused the grilled chicken with a delicious blend of herbs and spices .

savory [adjective]

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

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tangy [adjective]

having a sharp, refreshing taste with a slight sourness or acidity

Ex: The barbecue sauce was perfectly balanced , featuring a tangy blend of tomatoes , vinegar , and spices .

garlicky [adjective]

having a strong and distinctive flavor or aroma of garlic

Ex: The garlicky hummus had a bold and savory flavor .

bittersweet [adjective]

having a taste that is a blend of both bitter and sweet flavors

Ex: The dark caramel sauce had a truly bittersweet flavor , with intense bitterness and a luscious sweetness .

unsweetened [adjective]

lacking added sugar or a taste resembling sugar

Ex: Unsweetened cocoa powder is often used in baking to add chocolate flavor without extra sugar .

minty [adjective]

having a fresh taste like peppermint

Ex: The minty candy provided a cool and invigorating burst of flavor .

tasteless [adjective]

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

Ex: He found the tasteless protein shake to be difficult to drink without gagging .

peppery [adjective]

having a mild spicy taste like a black pepper

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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
Adjectives of Taste	Adjectives of Smell	Adjectives of Sight	Adjectives of Color
Adjectives of Lightness	Adjectives of Darkness	Adjectives of Pattern	Adjectives of Smooth Texture
Adjectives of Rough Texture	Adjectives of Consistency	Adjectives of Temperature	Adjectives of Weather
Adjectives of Sound	Adjectives of Music	Adjectives of Food	Adjectives of Food Preparation