Synonyms for taste

Other words for “taste”, grouped by meaning.

We found 21 synonyms for “taste”. The most common are taste sensation, gustatory sensation, taste perception, gustatory perception, preference.

noun the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

Synonymstaste sensation gustatory sensation taste perception gustatory perception

noun a strong liking

Synonymspreference penchant predilection

noun delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)

Synonymsappreciation discernment perceptiveness

noun a small amount eaten or drunk

Synonymsmouthful

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

Synonymsgustation sense of taste gustatory modality

noun a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds

Synonymstasting

verb have flavor; taste of something

Synonymssavor savour

verb take a sample of

Synonymssample try try out

verb have a distinctive or characteristic taste

Synonymssmack

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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