English Words for" Tastes and Smells" | C2 Vocabulary

insipid

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describing food that has no flavor or taste

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

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The soup was insipid, lacking any seasoning or depth of flavor.

Despite its vibrant appearance, the salad tasted insipid, as if the dressing had been forgotten.

briny

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having the taste of salt

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

piquant

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having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

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astringent

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having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

cloying

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excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

unpalatable

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describing food that does not have a pleasant taste

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

palatable

nectarous

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having a deliciously sweet and pleasant taste

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dainty

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pleasing in taste

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

rank

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having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

foul

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having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

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malodorous

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having a strong and unpleasant smell

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

fragrant

musty

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having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

odoriferous

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having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent

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putrid

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breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

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ambrosial

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describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

skunky

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having a strong, pungent smell, often likened to the scent of a skunk

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

rancid

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(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

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fetid

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having a strong and unpleasant smell

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offensive

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causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses

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umami

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‌a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty, or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.

bland flat flavorless nonflavored

What is "umami"?

Umami is often described as the fifth basic taste, alongside sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness. It is a savory or meaty taste sensation that is characteristic of foods containing glutamate, a type of amino acid. Umami is often found in foods such as meats, cheeses, mushrooms, tomatoes, and fermented products like aged cheeses and soybean paste. It adds depth, richness, and complexity to dishes, enhancing their overall flavor profile.

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