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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

Ex: The dessert was cloying, leaving a sickly sweet taste in his mouth.
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unpalatable
[Adjective]

describing food that does not have a pleasant taste

Ex: The pasta was overcooked and dry , rendering unpalatable despite the flavorful sauce .
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nectarous
[Adjective]

having a deliciously sweet and pleasant taste

Ex: The tropical smoothie blended with fresh pineapple and coconut milk was nectarous and invigorating .
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dainty
[Adjective]

pleasing in taste

Ex: The dainty lemon sorbet served between courses cleansed the palate with its light and refreshing flavor.
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rank
[Adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

Ex: The expired seafood had a rank taste that left a lingering aftertaste in the diner's mouth.
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foul
[Adjective]

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

Ex: The public restroom had foul atmosphere , with a combination of unpleasant smells .
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malodorous
[Adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

Ex: The trash heap behind the restaurant malodorous in the heat , attracting flies and pests .
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musty
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The antique shop had a charming ambiance, but some items carried a faint musty scent from their age.
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odoriferous
[Adjective]

having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent

Ex: The garden was filled odoriferous flowers , enveloping visitors in a fragrant embrace .
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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 become 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

Ex: The rancid butter in the pantry had a strong, sour smell that was difficult to ignore.
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fetid
[Adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

Ex: The sewer system malfunctioned , releasing fetid stench that wafted through the neighborhood .
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offensive
[Adjective]

causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses

Ex: The unwashed gym clothes left in the locker room created offensive atmosphere for anyone nearby .
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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 tomatoes in the sauce provided a natural umami boost, making it taste more robust and satisfying.
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