Academic IELTS Words for "Tastes and Smells"

savory

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pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

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The savory aroma of the roasted chicken filled the kitchen, making everyone's mouth water.

She enjoyed the savory flavors of the herb-crusted lamb, perfectly seasoned to delight her taste buds.

tangy

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

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

pungent

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having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

zesty

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(of food) having a sharp, strong, and refreshing taste

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

mild

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having a flavor that is not sharp or overpowering

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

fruity

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having a sweet, fresh, or juicy taste or smell associated with various types of fruits

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

sugary

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having a sweet taste, often resembling or containing sugar

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

sugarless

honeyed

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having the sweet and rich taste or qualities of honey

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

syrupy

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having an overly sweet flavor

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

candied

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coated with sugar to enhance the sweetness

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

sweetened

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enhanced with sweetness

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

luscious

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(of food) having a rich, sweet, and appealing flavor

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

vinegary

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having a taste or aroma that is sour, tart, or like vinegar

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

peppery

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having a mild spicy taste like a black pepper

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

acrid

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having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

citrusy

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having a taste or smell that is reminiscent of citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges, or limes

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

nutty

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having a taste or aroma reminiscent of nuts, often rich, earthy, and slightly sweet

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

seasoned

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(of food) flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients to improve its taste and smell

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

tasteless

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lacking flavor or an interesting taste

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

tasty

fragrant

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having a pleasant or sweet-smelling aroma

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

malodorous

scented

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having a delightful aroma

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

perfumed

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infused or treated with a fragrance, typically through the application of a scented substance like perfume, to impart a pleasant smell

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

odorous

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possessing a distinct or recognizable scent, often unpleasant

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

odorless

nauseating

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causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

sweet-smelling

Adjective

/swˈiːtsmˈɛlɪŋ/

having a pleasant and sweet aroma

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

sweet-scented

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/swˈiːtsˈɛntᵻd/

having a pleasing smell or fragrance

appetizing delectable delicious luscious

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