Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Tastes.
How to pronounce tastes:
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Tastes - as a noun
The sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
Example: "The candy left him with a bad taste"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gustatory perceptiongustatory sensationtaste perceptiontaste sensationHypernyms (Closely Related)
aesthesis12esthesis11sensation9sense datumsense experiencesense impressionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A strong liking
Example: "My own preference is for good literature"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
penchant15predilection17preference17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
liking11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
Example: "Arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appreciation18discernment16perceptiveness23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discrimination19secernment14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A brief experience of something
Example: "He got a taste of life on the wild side"
A small amount eaten or drunk
Example: "Take a taste--you'll like it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mouthful16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
small indefinite amountsmall indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
Example: "His cold deprived him of his sense of taste"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gustation10gustatory modalitysense of tasteA kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds
Example: "A wine tasting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tasting8Tastes - as a verb
Have flavor; taste of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
savor8savour9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Perceive by the sense of taste
Example: "Can you taste the garlic?"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehend20perceive15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take a sample of
Example: "Try these new crackers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sample10try6try outHypernyms (Closely Related)
consume11have10ingest7take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have a distinctive or characteristic taste
Example: "This tastes of nutmeg"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smack13Distinguish flavors
Example: "We tasted wines last night"
Experience briefly
Example: "The ex-slave tasted freedom shortly before she died"
Example Sentences
"She tastes the soup to see if it needs more salt."
"He tastes the wine before pouring it."
"The chef tastes the pasta to check if it's cooked al dente."
"Sophia tastes the cake to ensure it's not burnt."
"He tastes the sauce to see if it needs more seasoning."
Word Game Points
Is TASTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tastes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TASTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is TASTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tastes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTASTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is TASTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tastes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTASTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
