SENSE OF TASTE Synonyms
8 hypernyms for sense of taste. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SENSE OF TASTE
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| gustation | noun n | |||||
noun • the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth | ||||||
| taste | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus • a strong liking • delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) • a brief experience of something • a small amount eaten or drunk • the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth • a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds verb • have flavor; taste of something • perceive by the sense of taste • take a sample of • have a distinctive or characteristic taste • distinguish flavors • experience briefly | ||||||
| gustatory modality | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth | ||||||