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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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
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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Along with her distinctive voice, Robyn has great taste in collaborators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"Future research should explore why salt substitute-use remains low by investigating potential barriers, such as taste acceptance, cost and limited awareness among both patients and clinicians," said Wei.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

But Kosovo have developed a taste for upsetting the odds.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Its higher oil content makes a difference you can taste.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

How I regretted now my own lack of taste in clothes.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.