Synonyms and antonyms of Words used to describe specific tastes and flavors in American Thesaurus

acid (adjective)

very sour

acidic (adjective)

very sour

aged (adjective)

aged wine, cheese, etc. has been left to develop a pleasant strong flavor

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

bittersweet (adjective)

tasting sweet and bitter 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

fiery (adjective)

food that is fiery makes your mouth feel very hot when you eat it

flavored (adjective)

tasting a particular way or of a particular thing

flavored (adjective)

having had something added to give a particular taste

flavoured ()

the British spelling of flavored

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 flavor

mild (adjective)

mild food does not have a strong taste

ripe (adjective)

ripe cheese or wine has a strong flavor

robust (adjective)

robust food or drink has a lot of flavor

savory (adjective)

mainly British tasting of salt or spices and not sweet

seasoned (adjective)

containing seasonings to improve flavor

sharp (adjective)

a food that is sharp has a strong and bitter flavor

sour (adjective)

with a taste like a lemon

spicy (adjective)

spicy food has a strong hot flavor

sweet-and-sour (adjective)

sweet-and-sour food contains both sweet and sour flavors

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 flavored with salt

watery (adjective)

pale, or not strong