umami
[noun]
a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty, or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.
Ex:
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Tastes and Smells
Here, you will learn some English words related to Tastes and Smells that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.
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insipid
[adjective]
describing food that has no flavor or taste
Ex:
The
steak
was
overcooked
and
insipid
,
leaving
much
to
be
desired
.
briny
[adjective]
having the taste of salt
Ex:
Wading in
the
shallows
,
the
children
felt
the
briny
water
on
their
skin
as
waves
washed over
the
sand
.
piquant
[adjective]
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste
Ex:
The
piquant
aroma
of
exotic
spices
filled
the
kitchen
as
the
curry
simmered
on
the
stove
.
astringent
[adjective]
having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste
Ex:
A
well-brewed
black coffee
can
have
an
astringent
edge
,
especially
if
it
is
made
with
dark
roast
beans
.
nectarous
[adjective]
having a deliciously sweet and pleasant taste
Ex:
The
pastry
shop
offered
a
selection
of
nectarous
desserts
,
each
tempting
with
its
delectable
sweetness
.
fetid
[adjective]
having a strong and unpleasant smell
Ex:
The
rotting
carcass
of
an
animal
emitted
a
fetid
odor
,
attracting
scavengers
and
insects
.
skunky
[adjective]
having a strong, pungent smell, often likened to the scent of a skunk
Ex:
After
being
left out
in
the
sun
for
too
long
,
the
milk
turned
skunky
and
sour
,
making it
undrinkable
.
odoriferous
[adjective]
having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent
Ex:
The
garden
was
filled
with
odoriferous
flowers
,
enveloping
visitors
in
a
fragrant
embrace
.
ambrosial
[adjective]
describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly
Ex:
The
bakery
wafted
an
ambrosial
aroma
of
freshly
baked
bread
,
drawing
people
in
with
its
enticing
scent
.
musty
[adjective]
having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation
Ex:
Opening
the
trunk
of
the
vintage
car
released
a
whiff
of
musty
air
that
hinted
at
years
of
storage
.
musky
[adjective]
having a strong and distinctive scent, often associated with musk or similar natural fragrances
Ex:
The
forest
at
dusk
had
a
musky
scent
,
carrying
the
earthy
aroma
of
moss
,
leaves
,
and
hidden
wildlife
.
malodorous
[adjective]
having a strong and unpleasant smell
Ex:
The
restroom
in
the
gas station
had
a
malodorous
atmosphere
,
necessitating
attention
to
cleanliness
.
foul
[adjective]
having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell
Ex:
The
dumpster
behind
the
restaurant
emitted
a
foul
smell
,
deterring
passersby
from
approaching
.
putrid
[adjective]
breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material
Ex:
The
putrid
remains
of
the
fruit
attracted
swarms
of
flies
in
the
heat
.
rancid
[adjective]
(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils
Ex:
offensive
[adjective]
causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses
Ex:
The
chemical
spill
resulted in
an
offensive
stench
that
lingered
in
the
surrounding
area
.
dainty
[adjective]
pleasing in taste
Ex:
The
dainty
fruit
tartlets
were
a
hit
at
the
dessert
table
,
offering
a
refreshing
and
sweet
conclusion
to
the
meal
.
unpalatable
[adjective]
describing food that does not have a pleasant taste
Ex:
The
water
from
the
well
was
unpalatable
,
with
a
metallic
taste
that
made it
difficult
to
drink
.