Describing Tastes and Smells: English Vocabulary List

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

"The tea is sweet."

"The sweet tea was perfect for the hot summer afternoon and she drank three glasses of it."

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

"The lemon is sour."

"The sour lemon made her pucker her lips and squint her eyes as she bit into it."

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

"The coffee is bitter."

"The bitter coffee needed more sugar but she had run out so she drank it black."

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

"The soup is too salty."

"The salty popcorn was the perfect snack to eat while watching the movie at the theater last night."

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

"I like spicy food."

"The spicy curry made his mouth burn so he drank a glass of milk to cool it down."

having a very pleasant flavor

"The cake is delicious."

"The delicious chocolate cake was moist and rich and everyone asked for a second slice immediately."

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

"This is a tasty meal."

"The tasty pasta dish was made with fresh tomatoes basil and garlic from the farmer's market downtown."

having a taste like smoke

"The sauce tastes smoky."

"The smoky flavor of the grilled meat reminded him of summer barbecues at his grandfather's house long ago."

having a smooth and soft texture

"The yogurt is creamy."

"The creamy mashed potatoes were smooth and buttery and melted in her mouth with every single bite."

having a fresh taste like peppermint

"The toothpaste is minty."

"The minty toothpaste left his mouth feeling fresh and clean after he brushed his teeth before bed."

having a strong and pleasant smell

"The herb is aromatic."

"The aromatic herbs filled the kitchen with a wonderful smell that made everyone hungry for dinner immediately."

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

"The tea is sweet."

"The sweet tea was perfect for the hot summer afternoon and she drank three glasses of it."

bringing enjoyment and happiness

"The weather is pleasant."

"The pleasant weather allowed us to eat our lunch outside on the patio instead of inside the office."

(of an opinion or belief) held in a way that is firm and determined

"Her belief is strong."

"She holds a strong conviction that everyone deserves equal opportunities, regardless of their background."

smelling very bad

"The garbage is stinky."

"The forgotten gym bag in the corner of the room had a truly stinky odor that filled the entire house."

having a strong, unpleasant odor

"The cheese is smelly."

"The old fish market was filled with a strong, smelly aroma that made it difficult to breathe comfortably."

(of flavour) tangy and sour, often due to the presence of acid

"The orange is acidic."

"The acidic taste of the orange juice hurt her stomach so she added a little bit of sugar."