GUSTATIONS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word gustations. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GUSTATIONS
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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 | ||||||||
bite | verbv | |||||||
noun • a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person • a small amount of solid food; a mouthful • a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin • a light informal meal • (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait • wit having a sharp and caustic quality • a strong odor or taste property • the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws • a portion removed from the whole verb • to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws • cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort • penetrate or cut, as with a knife • deliver a sting 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 | ||||||||
piquancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
sapidity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a pleasant flavor | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
tanginess | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality | ||||||||
zest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • a tart spicy quality verb • add herbs or spices 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 |