FLAVOUR Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word flavour. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FLAVOUR
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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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
kick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of delivering a blow with the foot • the swift release of a store of affective force • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • informal terms for objecting • the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) • a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics verb • drive or propel with the foot • thrash about or strike out with the feet • strike with the foot • kick a leg up • spring back, as from a forceful thrust • stop consuming • make a goal • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
flavor | nounn | |||||||
noun • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • (physics) the six kinds of quarks 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 | ||||||||
sapidity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a pleasant flavor | ||||||||
savour | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • have flavor; taste of something • give taste to • taste appreciatively • derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | ||||||||
season | nounn | |||||||
noun • a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field • one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions • a recurrent time marked by major holidays verb • lend flavor to • make healthy • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||