Lingo

Tastes and Smells

29 Words

15m

savory
1.
sa
vo
ry
Noun

a small piece of food with a salty taste, that is often served at parties, etc.

The party was a hit, thanks to the delicious array of savories served on the appetizer platter.

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tangy
2.
tan
gy
Adjective

having a sharp, refreshing taste with a slight sourness or acidity

The tangy citrus flavor of the lemonade was refreshing on a hot day.

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pungent
3.
pun
gent
Adjective

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant

The pungent aroma of onions made her eyes water as she chopped them.

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zesty
4.
zes
ty
Adjective

having an energetic and spirited quality

Her zesty approach to life made every day feel like an adventure.

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mild
5.
mild
Adjective

having a gentle or not very strong effect

Her mild response to criticism shows her maturity.

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fruity
6.
frui
ty
Adjective

having a sweet, fresh, or juicy taste or smell associated with various types of fruits

The white wine had a fruity aroma, with notes of pear and citrus dancing on the palate.

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sugary
7.
su
ga
ry
Adjective

having a sweet taste, often resembling or containing sugar

The sugary donut coated in powdered sugar melted in her mouth, satisfying her sweet craving.

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honey
8.
ho
ney
Noun

a sweet, sticky, thick liquid produced by bees that is yellow or brown and we can eat as food

He enjoys a spoonful of honey before bed to help calm his cough and promote a good night's sleep.

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9.
sy
ru
py
Adjective

having an overly sweet flavor

Her tea was overly syrupy, as she added too much honey, making it almost too sweet to drink.

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candy
10.
can
dy
Noun

a type of sweet food that is made from sugar and sometimes chocolate

She bought a bag of candy to share with her friends at the party.

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sweeten
11.
swee
ten
Verb

to make something taste sweeter

She sweetens her tea with a spoonful of honey for a natural sweetness.

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luscious
12.
lus
cious
Adjective

sexually attractive and very seductive

The model's luscious hair cascaded down her back, drawing attention to her stunning features.

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13.
vi
ne
ga
ry
Adjective

having a taste or aroma that is sour, tart, or like vinegar

The pickles had a vinegary brine, giving them a sharp and sour taste.

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peppery
14.
pe
ppe
ry
Adjective

having a mild spicy taste like a black pepper

The pasta dish was generously sprinkled with Parmesan and cracked black pepper, creating a peppery and savory combination.

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acrid
15.
ac
rid
Adjective

having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation

The acrid smell of burnt rubber filled the air after the car accident.

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16.
cit
ru
sy
Adjective

having a taste or smell that is reminiscent of citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges, or limes

The citrusy fragrance of the lemonade was refreshing on a hot summer day.

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17.
nu
tty
Adjective

having an eccentric or unconventional quality

His nutty theories about time travel raised eyebrows among his peers.

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season
18.
sea
son
Noun

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

During the spring season, my son enjoys swimming in the pool.

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19.
gin
ge
ry
Adjective

(used especially of hair or fur) being reddish-brown in color

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tasteless
20.
tas
teless
Adjective

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

The tasteless crackers were disappointing, lacking any discernible flavor.

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full-bodied
21.
full
bo
died
Adjective

(of drinks) having a rich and intense flavor

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earthy
22.
ear
thy
Adjective

rough or unrefined in expression, often using coarse or vulgar language

The comedian's earthy humor often involved salty jokes that pushed boundaries.

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fragrant
23.
frag
rant
Adjective

having a pleasant or sweet-smelling aroma

The freshly baked bread was fragrant, filling the kitchen with a warm and inviting aroma.

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scent
24.
scent
Noun

the smell that something releases, which can be detected by the nose

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perfume
25.
perfume
Noun

‌a liquid, typically made from flowers, that has a pleasant smell

He bought a new bottle of his favorite perfume as a gift for his girlfriend.

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odorous
26.
o
do
rous
Adjective

having a distinct smell, which can be either pleasant or unpleasant

The odorous cheese was a bit too strong for some of the guests.

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nauseate
27.
nau
seate
Verb

to make someone feel very disgusted, often in a moral sense

Their rude behavior at the party was enough to nauseate most of the guests.

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28.
sweet
sme
lling
Adjective

having a pleasant and sweet aroma

The sweet-smelling blossoms in the garden perfumed the air with a delicate floral fragrance.

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29.
sweet
scen
ted
Adjective

having a pleasing smell or fragrance

The garden was filled with sweet-scented flowers that attracted bees and butterflies.

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