Definitions

tasting

[teys-ting] / ˈteɪs tɪŋ /

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike

STRONG

neglect overlook

WEAK

abstain refrain

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

Antonyms

STRONG

misinterpret misunderstand

WEAK

abstain refrain

Example Sentences

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It has not been helped by Ireland's dominance of this contest, with Wales having not won this fixture since 2021 and not tasting victory in the Six Nations in Dublin since 2012.

From BBC

I stood there, staring at her, tasting the salt of the tears running down my face.

From Literature

We had cooked birds, tasting horribly of the sea, eaten their eggs, and Sean had dipped his hands into the bay every day until they began to heal.

From Literature

Despite tasting defeat, Parker was restrained in his response to the decision.

From BBC

“Let’s begin with salt tasting because that was what started this. Grab an icicle and sprinkle some salt on it. I will take notes of what we learn.”

From Literature