Words used to describe specific tastes and flavours
acidic
adjective
very sour
astringent
adjective
an astringent taste is one that is strong and bitter
bitter
adjective
something that is bitter has a strong sharp taste that is not sweet
bitter-sweet
adjective
tasting bitter and sweet at the same time
brackish
adjective
brackish water has a slight taste of salt and is therefore not pure
chocolate
noun
made from or tasting of chocolate
chocolatey
adjective
chocolatey food has a lot of chocolate in it, or tastes like chocolate
fiery
adjective
food that is fiery makes your mouth feel very hot when you eat it
flavored
the American spelling of flavoured
flavoured
adjective
tasting a particular way or of a particular thing
flavoured
adjective
having had something added to give a particular taste
hot
adjective
hot food contains a lot of spices that create a burning feeling in your mouth
mature
adjective
mature cheese, wine etc has been left to develop a pleasant strong flavour
mild
adjective
mild food does not have a strong taste
ripe
adjective
ripe cheese or wine has a strong flavour
robust
adjective
robust food or drink has a lot of flavour
savoury
adjective
tasting of salt or spices and not sweet
seasoned
adjective
containing seasonings to improve flavour
sharp
adjective
a food that is sharp has a strong and bitter flavour
sour
adjective
with a taste like a lemon
spicy
adjective
spicy food has a strong hot flavour
sweet-and-sour
adjective
sweet-and-sour food contains both sweet and sour flavours
sweetish
adjective
a sweetish taste or smell is slightly sweet
syrupy
adjective
thick, sweet, and sticky
tart
adjective
tart food or drinks have a slightly sour taste
unsalted
adjective
not flavoured with salt
watery
adjective
pale, or not strong
