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FLAVOR Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word flavor. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word flavor. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FLAVOR

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relish
verb, nounv, n
noun

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

• spicy or savory condiment

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

savor
verbv
noun

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

• have flavor; taste of something

• taste appreciatively

• give taste to

smack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast

• street names for heroin

• an enthusiastic kiss

• the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

adverb

• directly

verb

• deliver a hard blow to

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• have a distinctive or characteristic taste

• kiss lightly

• press (the lips) together and open (the lips) noisily, as in eating

tang
nounn
noun

• a tart spicy quality

• the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure

• brown algae seaweed with serrated edges

• any of various coarse seaweeds

• any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria

aftertaste
nounn
noun

• an afterimage of a taste

aroma
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

bouquet
nounn
noun

• an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

• a pleasingly sweet olfactory property

essence
nounn
noun

• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

• any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

• the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

• a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

hint
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an indirect suggestion

• a slight indication

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a just detectable amount

• an indication of potential opportunity

verb

• drop a hint; intimate by a hint

note
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a brief written record

• a short personal letter

• a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound

• a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling

• a characteristic emotional quality

• a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

• a comment or instruction (usually added)

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

• a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time

verb

• make mention of

• notice or perceive

• observe with care or pay close attention to

• make a written note of

piquancy
nounn
noun

• a tart spicy quality

• the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting

seasoning
nounn
noun

• something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

• the act of adding a seasoning to food

spice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

• any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food

• the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored

verb

• make more interesting or flavorful

• add herbs or spices to

taste
verb, nounv, 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

zest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

• a tart spicy quality

verb

• add herbs or spices to

flavour
nounn
noun

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• (physics) the six kinds of quarks

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• lend flavor to

feel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an intuitive awareness

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• a property perceived by touch

• manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure

verb

• undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

• come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds

• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles

• be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state

• have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude

• undergo passive experience of

• be felt or perceived in a certain way

• grope or feel in search of something

• examine by touch

• examine (a body part) by palpation

• find by testing or cautious exploration

• produce a certain impression

• pass one's hands over the sexual organs of

feeling
nounn
noun

• the experiencing of affective and emotional states

• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• a physical sensation that you experience

• the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

• an intuitive understanding of something

look
verbv
noun

• the feelings expressed on a person's face

• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look

• physical appearance

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

verb

• perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look

• give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect

• to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group

• search or seek

• be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

• take charge of or deal with

• convey by one's expression

• look forward to the probable occurrence of

• accord in appearance with

• have faith or confidence in

nip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

• a small drink of liquor

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• the property of being moderately cold

• a tart spicy quality

• a small sharp bite or snip

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• give a small sharp bite to

• sever or remove by pinching or snipping

Best Hypernyms For FLAVOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for flavor, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
ambiance ambience atmosphere form kind sort taste variety
Phrases (4)
gustatory perceptiongustatory sensationtaste perceptiontaste sensation

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