Taste — synonyms, definition

1. taste (Noun)

90 synonyms

affection ambience appetiser appetizer appreciation aroma atmosphere attention beauty bit bite character choice cultivation culture daintiness dainty decor delicacy desire • • •

7 definitions

taste (Noun) — The sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus. ex. "the candy left him with a bad taste" ex. "the melon had a delicious taste"

taste (Noun) — A strong liking.

taste (Noun) — Delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values). ex. "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success" ex. "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"

taste (Noun) — A brief experience of something. ex. "he got a taste of life on the wild side" ex. "she enjoyed her brief taste of independence"

taste (Noun) — A small amount eaten or drunk. ex. "take a taste--you'll like it"

taste (Noun) — The faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth. ex. "his cold deprived him of his sense of taste"

taste (Noun) — A kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds. ex. "a wine taste"

18 types of

aesthesis discrimination esthesis experience exteroception liking modality perception secernment sensation sense datum sense experience sense impression sense modality sensing sensory system small indefinite amount small indefinite quantity

41 type

acquired taste astringence astringency bit bite bitter bitterness connoisseurship culture delicacy discretion finish flatness flavor flavour mellowness morsel nip relish salinity • • •

3 parts of

helping portion serving

3 see also

tasteful tasteless tasty

2. taste (Verb)

29 synonyms

bite chew chomp enjoy examine experience experiment feel gnaw inspect know munch nibble nip observe perceive relish sample savor savour • • •

6 definitions

taste (Verb) — Have flavour; have a taste of something.

taste (Verb) — Perceive by the sense of taste. ex. "Can you taste the garlic?"

taste (Verb) — Take a sample of. ex. "taste the regional dishes"

taste (Verb) — Have a distinctive or characteristic taste. ex. "This tastes of nutmeg"

taste (Verb) — Distinguish flavours. ex. "We tasted wines last night"

taste (Verb) — Experience briefly. ex. "The ex-slave tasted freedom shortly before she died"

11 types of

comprehend consume experience have identify ingest know live perceive take take in

3 types

degust savor savour