tasted
Checked the flavor
Tasted is the past tense and past participle of taste.
It most often describes having perceived flavor through the mouth: I tasted garlic in the sauce.
It can also mean sampled or tried: She tasted freedom for the first time.
When something tasted a certain way, it had that flavor quality: The water tasted metallic.
In older or literary use, tasted could mean experienced or underwent: He had tasted defeat before.
Tried a portion of
- triedMade an attempt
- savoredEnjoyed with deliberate appreciation
- nibbledAte in small bites
- sippedDrank in small quantities
eaten · devoured · enjoyed · cuisine · dish · delicacy · morsel · bite
Enjoyed with gusto
- enjoyedExperienced with pleasure
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- savoredEnjoyed with deliberate appreciation
- lingeredRemained beyond expected
indulged · delighted · pleasured · luxuriated · cherished · treasured · memorable · unforgettable
Examined for quality
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- quality controlMaintaining production standards
- sipSmall mouthful of liquid
- nibbleSmall, tentative bite
trial · evaluated · assessed · inspected · checked · examined · verified · approved
Positive inclination toward
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- inclinationDisposition toward something
- penchantIngrained liking or tendency
- predilectionPreexisting preference or bias
affinity · partiality · fancy · appetite · craving · palate · discerning · refined
Oral cavity ceiling
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
- epicureLover of fine food
mouthfeel · complexity · nuance · subtlety · notes · finish · bouquet · distinguish
sampled
Tried a portion of
sipped · eaten · devoured · enjoyed · cuisine · dish · delicacy · morsel · bite · spoonful
relished
Enjoyed with gusto
- enjoyedExperienced with pleasure
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- savoredEnjoyed with deliberate appreciation
lingered · indulged · delighted · pleasured · luxuriated · cherished · treasured · memorable · unforgettable · exquisite
umami
Fifth taste sensation
salty · savory · tangy · zesty · spicy · piquant · aromatic · fruity · citrus · herbal
tested
Examined for quality
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- quality controlMaintaining production standards
- sipSmall mouthful of liquid
nibble · trial · evaluated · assessed · inspected · checked · examined · verified · approved
liking
Positive inclination toward
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- inclinationDisposition toward something
- penchantIngrained liking or tendency
predilection · affinity · partiality · fancy · appetite · craving · palate · discerning · refined · cultivated
palate
Oral cavity ceiling
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
epicure · mouthfeel · complexity · nuance · subtlety · notes · finish · bouquet · distinguish · detect
- taste budsFlavor-detecting tongue cells
- good tasteSense of quality
- blind tastingUnlabeled sample assessment
- to tastePer individual preference
- taste testComparing samples for preference
- poor tasteDeficient aesthetic judgment
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