Basic General IELTS Words for "Tastes and Smells"

sweet

Adjective

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containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

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He likes the sweet taste of fresh strawberries.

I like my coffee with some sweet cream.

sour

Adjective

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having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

sweet

bitter

Adjective

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having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

salty

Adjective

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containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

spicy

Adjective

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

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

delicious

Adjective

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having a very pleasant flavor

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

tasty

Adjective

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having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

tasteless

smoky

Adjective

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having a taste like smoke

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

creamy

Adjective

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having a smooth and soft texture

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

minty

Adjective

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having a fresh taste like peppermint

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

aromatic

Adjective

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having a strong and pleasant smell

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

sweet

Adjective

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having a pleasant and delightful scent

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

pleasant

Adjective

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bringing enjoyment and happiness

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

unpleasant

stinky

Adjective

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smelling very bad

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

fragrant

smelly

Adjective

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having a strong, unpleasant odor

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

acidic

Adjective

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(of flavour) tangy and sour, often due to the presence of acid

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

sharp

Adjective

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describing a flavor that is intense and tangy, often with a biting or pungent quality

sugared sugary sweet-flavored sweetened

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