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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insipid
[Adjective]
describing food that has no flavor or taste
Ex: The sauce was insipid that it barely complemented the dish .
briny
[Adjective]
having the taste of salt
Ex: As the ship sailed through briny waters , sailors could taste the salt on their lips .
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 .
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 .
musty
[Adjective]
having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation
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 .
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 .
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 .
rancid
[Adjective]
(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

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