Food Critic Jargon

adjective having a sour or sharp taste or character

• The acidulous taste of the lemonade was refreshing on a hot summer day.
• I can't stand the acidulous flavor of pineapple juice.
• That soda is way too acidulous for my liking.
• Her acidulous remarks left a bitter taste in everyone's mouth.

noun the quality of being juicy; the state of being full of juice or moisture

• The juiciness of the steak was evident in every bite.
• This burger is so juicy, it's dripping down my hands!
• I can't wait to sink my teeth into that juicy watermelon.
• The juiciness of the gossip was too tempting to resist sharing.

noun a person who eats heartily or with gusto; a hearty eater

• The trencherman at the banquet consumed plate after plate of food.
• Jim is known as the trencherman of the group because he can eat so much.
• Watch out for that trencherman at the buffet, he'll clean them out in no time.
• She was a trencherman when it came to devouring books, finishing multiple novels in a week.

noun a variety of tasty and well-prepared dishes of food

• The banquet was filled with a variety of viands to satisfy the guests' appetites.
• The potluck had a great spread of viands for everyone to enjoy.
• I'm craving some tasty viands right now.
• Literature can be considered the viands for the soul, nourishing it with knowledge and wisdom.

adjective of or relating to gastronomy or the art of good eating

adverb relating to gastronomy or the art of good eating

• The restaurant is known for its gastronomically pleasing dishes.
• I always enjoy trying new gastronomically exciting foods.
• This place serves up some seriously gastronomically bomb grub.
• Her writing style is gastronomically rich, filled with flavorful descriptions.