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GUSTATION Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word gustation. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word gustation. (close relations)
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gustatory

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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

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

palate
nounn
noun

• the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

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

gustatory modality
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth

sense of taste
nounn
noun

• the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth

Best Hypernyms For GUSTATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gustation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
modality category exteroception perception sense taste
Phrases (2)
sense modalitysensory system

Alternatives for TASTE

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