Gustatory

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌˌstəˌtɔˌri/

Definitions of gustatory

adjective relating to or affecting the sense of taste

Example Sentences

A1 I love the gustatory experience of eating my favorite food.

A2 The chef's special dish provided a delightful gustatory sensation.

B1 The restaurant received rave reviews for its unique gustatory offerings.

B2 The wine tasting event was a gustatory delight for all the guests.

C1 His sophisticated palate could discern even the most subtle gustatory nuances.

C2 The gourmet meal offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.

Examples of gustatory in a Sentence

formal The gustatory system is responsible for our sense of taste.

informal I love trying new foods and experiencing different gustatory sensations.

slang This pizza is so gustatory, I can't get enough!

figurative His gustatory appreciation for music was evident in the way he savored each note.

Grammatical Forms of gustatory

• past tense: gustated
• plural: gustatories
• comparative: more gustatory
• superlative: most gustatory
• present tense: gustates
• future tense: will gustate
• perfect tense: has gustated
• continuous tense: is gustating
• singular: gustatory
• positive degree: gustatory
• infinitive: to gustate
• gerund: gustating
• participle: gustated

Origin and Evolution of gustatory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gustatory' originated from the Latin word 'gustare' which means 'to taste'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gustatory' has evolved to specifically refer to the sense of taste or the act of tasting, distinguishing it from other sensory experiences.