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C2 Level Wordlist - Tastes and Smells

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Tastes and Smells, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
insipid
[Adjective]

describing food that has no flavor or taste

Ex: The sauce was insipid that it barely complemented the dish .
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briny
[Adjective]

having the taste of salt

Ex: As the ship sailed through briny waters , sailors could taste the salt on their lips .
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piquant
[Adjective]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

Ex: The dish had piquant kick from the addition of fresh ginger and a dash of chili flakes .
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astringent
[Adjective]

having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste

Ex: Astringent notes in dark chocolate can contribute to its complexity , adding a bitter and drying sensation .
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cloying
[Adjective]

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

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unpalatable
[Adjective]

describing food that does not have a pleasant taste

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nectarous
[Adjective]

having a deliciously sweet and pleasant taste

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dainty
[Adjective]

pleasing in taste

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rank
[Adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

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foul
[Adjective]

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

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malodorous
[Adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

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musty
[Adjective]

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

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odoriferous
[Adjective]

having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent

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putrid
[Adjective]

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

Ex: After days in the sun , putrid remains of the roadkill were impossible to ignore .
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ambrosial
[Adjective]

describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly

Ex: The jasmine tea had ambrosial quality , combining delicate floral notes with a soothing infusion .
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skunky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The refrigerator had broken down , causing all of the food inside to skunky and spoiled .
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rancid
[Adjective]

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

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fetid
[Adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

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offensive
[Adjective]

causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses

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umami
[noun]

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

Ex: The soy sauce added a burst umami to the stir-fry , enhancing its overall taste .
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