Definitions

flavor

[fley-ver] / ˈfleɪ vər /

NOUN

odor and taste

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acidity aroma essence extract seasoning sweetness zest

STRONG

astringency bitterness gusto hotness piquancy pungency relish saltiness sapidity savor smack sourness spiciness tang tartness twang vim wallop zing

WEAK

sapor

Antonyms

STRONG

blandness

NOUN

aura, essence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

character feel feeling quality style tone touch

STRONG

aspect property stamp suggestion tinge

VERB

add seasoning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

infuse lace spice

STRONG

ginger imbue impart leaven pepper salt season

WEAK

add zing add zip hot it up pep up

Example Sentences

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Which, perhaps, makes it the perfect flavor for summer.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

So drink in the passion, enjoy the international flavor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

For thousands of years, people have used salt to flavor and preserve food.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The little flavor sachets often marketed with all the sophistication of a church cookbook fundraiser.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

It melted on her tongue and left behind the delicate flavor of rose.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi