citruslike

Resembling an orange

Resembling or suggestive of citrus fruits in taste, smell, or appearance.

The term describes anything evoking the bright, acidic, tangy qualities of oranges, lemons, limes, or grapefruits: a citruslike fragrance, The herb has a citruslike flavor that pairs well with fish.

fruits

orange

Citrus with segments

tangerine · pomelo · clementine · mandarin · satsuma · kumquat · yuzu · bergamot · sweet lime · key lime

aroma

fragrant

Emitting pleasant smell

  • zestyLively in flavor
  • brightEmitting or reflecting light
  • freshNewly made, not stale

essential oils · bergamot · lemongrass · orange blossom · lime peel · perfumery · aromatherapy · scented · diffuser · uplifting

flavor

tangy

Sharp and lively-tasting

  • tartSharp-flavored small pie
  • sourSharp, biting taste
  • sharpFine-edged, or astute

acidic · zesty · bright · piquant · bracing · zippy · zingy · biting · pungent · astringent

sensation

refreshing

Pleasingly restorative

revitalizing · energizing · crisp · clean · sparkling · stimulating · enlivening · vivifying · bright · awakening

Opposites
flavor profile

citruslikesavory

Appetizing, not sweet

umami · earthy · smoky · rich · buttery

aroma/scent character

citruslikemusky

Having animal-derived odor

earthy · woody · smoky · leathery · musty

Family

citrus, citron, citrine, citrusy, citric, citruses, citrate, citrates

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G