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taste

[teyst] / teɪst /
NOUN
flavor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aftertaste aroma
STRONG
drive ginger jolt kick oomph palatableness piquancy punch relish sapidity savor savoriness smack suggestion sweet tang wallop zest zing zip
WEAK
sapor
Antonyms
STRONG
blandness
NOUN
tiny sample
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bit bite touch
STRONG
appetizer dash drop fragment hint morsel mouthful nip sampling sip spoonful sprinkling suggestion swallow tidbit tincture titbit trifle whiff wink
WEAK
canapé hors d'oeuvre soupçon
Antonyms
STRONG
lot
NOUN
inclination, preference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appetite desire fondness heart palate penchant type understanding
STRONG
affection appetence attachment bent comprehension disposition druthers fancy gusto leaning liking partiality predilection predisposition prepossession relish stomach tendency thing weakness zest
WEAK
cup of tea soft spot
Antonyms
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aversion disgust dislike distaste hate hatred indifference loathing repulsion
STRONG
animosity antipathy apathy disinterest
WEAK
disinclination
NOUN
capacity to sense flavor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appetite palate
STRONG
appetence gout gustation stomach tongue
WEAK
taste buds
NOUN
good judgment, propriety
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciation culture elegance feeling grace perception style
STRONG
acumen acuteness correctness cultivation decorum delicacy discernment discretion discrimination distinction finesse nicety penetration polish politeness refinement restraint susceptibility tact tactfulness tastefulness
WEAK
aestheticism good taste
Antonyms
STRONG
bad manners carelessness ignorance impoliteness indiscretion rudeness thoughtlessness
VERB
judge, try
Synonyms
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bite chew eat enjoy sample savor sip
STRONG
assay criticize differentiate discern distinguish lick nibble partake perceive relish sense test touch
WEAK
try the flavor of
VERB
experience
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate feel savor
STRONG
encounter know perceive undergo
WEAK
be exposed to come up against have knowledge of meet with partake of run up against

Example Sentences

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A born and raised Angeleno, Vazquez developed his taste for design as a child, when he would spend weekends exploring the Garment District.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Her father, for his part, recalled how it felt to come down with hantavirus, causing body aches and a bitter taste that even made sipping water unpleasant.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Stephen Ellsworth, Poppi’s co-founder, said manufacturers who focus a bit more on taste, as well as making a product easy to incorporate into a daily routine, would ultimately emerge as winners in the industry.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

It's all a bit overwrought for my taste.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“I do so love the taste of cinnamon. Now wash your hands and put on your coats, quick quick! We have an exciting day in store.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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