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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
insipid
[Adjective]

describing food that has no flavor or taste

Ex: The soup was insipid, lacking any seasoning or depth of flavor. 
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briny
briny
[Adjective]

having the taste of salt

Ex: Anchovies added a briny kick to the pizza, enhancing the overall taste with their salty essence. 
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piquant
piquant
[Adjective]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

Ex: The piquant salsa added a burst of flavor to the dish with its combination of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. 
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astringent
astringent
[Adjective]

having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste

Ex: The astringent flavor of green tea leaves a refreshing and slightly bitter taste on the palate. 
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cloying
cloying
[Adjective]

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

Ex: She couldn't finish the cloying candy. 
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unpalatable
unpalatable
[Adjective]

describing food that does not have a pleasant taste

Ex: The dish was unpalatable, with flavors that clashed and left a bitter aftertaste. 
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nectarous
nectarous
[Adjective]

having a deliciously sweet and pleasant taste

Ex: The ripe mangoes were nectarous, dripping with sweetness and bursting with flavor. 
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dainty
dainty
[Adjective]

pleasing in taste

Ex: The dainty pastries at the bakery were not only visually appealing but also burst with rich and satisfying flavors. 
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rank
rank
[Adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

Ex: The spoiled milk left a rank taste in his mouth, prompting him to spit it out immediately. 
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foul
foul
[Adjective]

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

Ex: The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen. 
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malodorous
malodorous
[Adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

Ex: The neglected garbage bin emitted a malodorous stench, indicating the need for immediate disposal. 
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musty
musty
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The old library had a musty smell, characteristic of aging books and neglected spaces. 
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odoriferous
odoriferous
[Adjective]

having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent

Ex: She chose odoriferous herbs for the kitchen to fill the space with a refreshing aroma. 
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ambrosial
ambrosial
[Adjective]

describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly

Ex: The fresh strawberries picked from the garden were ambrosial, offering a burst of sweetness and juiciness. 
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skunky
skunky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The beer had been stored improperly, resulting in a skunky flavor that was off-putting to the drinkers. 
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rancid
rancid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The rancid smell of the leftover bacon made it clear that it had gone bad. 
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fetid
fetid
[Adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

Ex: The garbage dump emitted a fetid stench, making the air unpleasant for anyone in the vicinity. 
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offensive
offensive
[Adjective]

causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses

Ex: The offensive odor from the sewage treatment plant permeated the air in the vicinity. 
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umami
umami
[noun]

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

Ex: The broth had a rich umami flavor, thanks to the addition of mushrooms and seaweed. 
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