mintlike

Cool and refreshing

Resembling mint in some quality—usually the cool, fresh taste or sharp, clean scent characteristic of peppermint or spearmint: a mintlike flavor, the mintlike aroma of eucalyptus.

The comparison typically suggests refreshing coolness rather than sweetness.

aromatic

menthol

Cooling agent from plants

camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
thymolPhenolic plant antiseptic
limoneneCitrus rind terpene

wintergreen · pennyroyal · catnip · bergamot

cooling

menthol

Cooling agent from plants

eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
crispFirm and breakable

numbing · chilling · tingling · brisk · frosty · ice-cold · refreshing · bracing · soothing · cool

herbal

basil

Fragrant culinary leaf

oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
lemon balmAromatic herb, citrus-scented
bee balmAromatic mint-family perennial

catnip · pennyroyal · horehound · hyssop · perilla · shiso · marjoram · thyme · savory · lavender

fresh

clean

Free of soil

crispFirm and breakable
pureUnmixed, without impurities
refreshingPleasingly restorative

brisk · bright · zesty · invigorating · revitalizing · stimulating · bracing · energizing · clarifying · uplifting

culinary

chutney

Spiced fruit-based condiment

raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
mojitoCuban highball with mint
julepSweetened aromatic drink

garnish · tea · tisane · infusion · lamb · tabbouleh · salad · sauce · dessert · jelly

Opposites

flavor temperature sensation

mintlikespicy

Having strong heat

warm · peppery · fiery · hot · warming

flavor profile freshness

mintlikemusky

Having animal-derived odor

stale · musty · sulfurous · fetid · rancid

Family

mint, mints, minty, minted, peppermint, minting, spearmint, mintier, mintiest

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G