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FLAVOUR Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word flavour. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For FLAVOUR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for flavour, 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

Alternatives for RELISH

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