up to Themes

Flavor

List of words used to describe the way something tastes.

Bis forBitter

Bitter is a strong flavor that is the opposite of sweet. Beer has a bitter flavor.
Something is delicious if it smells or tastes really, really good. People would describe something as delicious if they really enjoyed eating it.

Jis forJuicy

Something is juicy if it has a lot of tasty liquid called juice inside it. Juicy is usually only used to describe food.

Sis forSalty

Salty means having strong taste of salt.

Some snacks that might be salty are nuts, popcorn or chips when there is a lot of salt.

Sis forSavory

Savory is a flavor category that includes spicy and salty foods. Another word for savory is umami. Bacon has a savory flavor.

Sis forSour

Sour is a flavor with a strong acidic taste. Lemons are very sour. The opposite of sour is sweet.

Sis forSpicy

A meal is spicy if it has strong, hot flavors, often making your mouth feel warm or a little burning.

Spicy food, like chili peppers or hot sauces, can taste sharp and can make you sweat. Many people use spices to season soups, noodles, tacos, and curries.

Sis forSweet

Sweet is the taste associated with things containing sugars, such as fruit, honey and processed foods with sugar added. Artificial sweeteners don't contain sugars but still taste sweet.

Tis forTangy

Tangy means having a strong, sharp taste, like lemon or lime. It is often used to describe flavors that feel bright and a little sour.

You might find tangy tastes in foods and drinks such as yogurt, salad dressing, citrus fruits, and lemonade.

Tis forTart

Tart is a similar flavor to sour or tangy. It is used to describe slightly different flavors. Something that is only a little bit sour might be called tart.

Tis forTasty

If food is tasty, you enjoy eating it. It is most often used to describe something with a strong but delicious flavor.

Uis forUmami

Umami is one of the five basic tastes. It tastes like a savory, rich flavor.

Umami flavor is found in foods such as broth, cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, and soy sauce. People notice it when food feels full and satisfying.