taste Synonyms
Another word for taste
• verb (Context 1)
To perceive or test the flavor of a food or drink by taking it into the mouth.
"The chef tasted the broth carefully before adding a pinch of sea salt."
• verb (Context 2)
To have a specified flavor when eaten or drunk.
"The fresh orchard peaches tasted wonderfully sweet and ripe."
• noun (Context 3)
The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance, or the bodily faculty by which this is perceived.
"The illness temporarily dulled his sense of flavor and smell."
• noun (Context 4)
A person's personal preference, liking, or inclination toward particular things.
"Their musical tastes ranged from classical symphonies to modern jazz."
• noun (Context 5)
The ability to discern and appreciate what is aesthetically pleasing, harmonious, or socially appropriate.
"The historic apartment was furnished with understated elegance and impeccable discernment."
• noun (Context 6)
A small portion of food or drink taken as a sample, or a brief initial experience of something.
"The internship gave her a first real sample of working in a busy newsroom."
• verb (Context 7)
To experience or encounter a condition, achievement, or state of affairs, often briefly or for the first time.
"After years of dedicated training, the team finally tasted championship victory."
Opposites of taste
The opposite of taste shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: