Gourmet Vocabulary

noun a type of meat that comes from cows or cattle

• The chef prepared a delicious beef Wellington for the dinner party.
• I'm craving a juicy beef burger right now.
• Let's grab some beef tacos for lunch.
• There seems to be some beef between those two coworkers.

noun a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an art, particularly one of the fine arts, or in matters of taste

• As a connoisseur of fine art, she could easily distinguish between a genuine masterpiece and a mere imitation.
• He's a real connoisseur when it comes to coffee, always seeking out the best roasts and blends.
• That guy fancies himself a beer connoisseur, but really he just drinks whatever's trendy.
• She's a connoisseur of human behavior, able to read people like a book after just a few minutes of interaction.

adjective highly pleasing and delicious; delightful

• The chef prepared a delectable five-course meal for the guests.
• I can't wait to dig into this delectable dessert!
• This pizza is absolutely delectable!
• Her delectable smile lit up the room.

noun a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink; a connoisseur of food and drink

• The epicure was delighted by the exquisite flavors of the gourmet meal.
• The epicure really knows how to appreciate good food.
• That epicure is a real foodie.
• She was an epicure of life, always seeking out the finer things.

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• The overrefined decor of the mansion was a testament to the owner's impeccable taste.
• I think the overrefined menu at that restaurant is a bit too fancy for my liking.
• Her outfit was so overrefined, it looked like she was trying too hard to impress.
• His overrefined manners made it difficult for others to connect with him on a personal level.

noun a strong, pleasant smell; fragrance

• The redolence of the flowers in the garden was truly captivating.
• I love the redolence of fresh baked cookies in the kitchen.
• The redolence of that perfume is off the charts!
• The redolence of nostalgia filled the air as she walked through her childhood home.

noun a sumptuous feast or entertainment; entertainment provided at another's expense

• The regalement of guests at the banquet was meticulously planned by the event organizers.
• I always look forward to the regalement of delicious food at family gatherings.
• The regalement of free samples at the store was a pleasant surprise for shoppers.
• The regalement of beautiful scenery on our road trip was a feast for the eyes.

noun a feeling of great enjoyment or liking for something

verb to enjoy greatly; to savor

• She savored every bite of the meal, enjoying the relish with which it was prepared.
• I really relish spending time with my friends on the weekends.
• I totally relish the idea of going to that concert next week.
• He relished the challenge of climbing the mountain, seeing it as an opportunity for growth.

noun a thick liquid served with food, usually to add flavor or moisture

• The chef prepared a delicious sauce to accompany the main course.
• Can you pass me the sauce for my fries?
• This sauce is lit, I can't get enough of it!
• His words added sauce to the already heated argument.

adjective extremely pleasing to the taste or smell; delicious

• The chef prepared a scrumptious meal for the guests at the gala.
• I can't wait to dig into that scrumptious dessert!
• This pizza is absolutely scrumptious!
• The idea of taking a vacation to a tropical island sounds scrumptious right now.

noun a gesture made by kissing one's fingertips and then gesturing toward something to indicate perfection or excellence

• The dish was prepared with such precision and skill that it truly deserved a chef's kiss.
• When I took a bite of the pasta, all I could think was 'chef's kiss!'
• That new bakery on the corner is so good, their pastries are straight up chef's kiss.
• The way she handled the difficult situation was like a chef's kiss, perfect and flawless.

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.

adjective describing something as delicious and yummy

• The chef prepared a yummilicious five-course meal for the guests.
• I can't wait to dig into this yummilicious burger!
• This pizza is so yummilicious, I can't stop eating!
• Her voice was like a yummilicious melody that soothed all our worries.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• He quickly snarfed down his lunch before heading to the meeting.
• I always snarf down my food when I'm really hungry.
• Let's snarf down these burgers before the movie starts.
• She can snarf down information like a sponge, always eager to learn more.