Taste And Flavor Vocabulary

adjective describing something as having a pleasing or appealing taste

• The chef prepared a flavorsome dish using a variety of fresh herbs and spices.
• This pizza is so flavorsome, I can't stop eating it!
• I heard that new restaurant has some seriously flavorsome food.
• The colors in the painting were so vibrant and flavorsome, it really brought the scene to life.

adjective causing someone to feel excited or exhilarated

• The aroma of the flowers was truly intoxicating.
• That perfume is so intoxicating, I can't get enough of it.
• The music at the party was absolutely intoxicating.
• Her smile was so intoxicating, it captivated everyone in the room.

noun a palatal consonant, which is produced by raising the back of the tongue against the hard palate

adjective relating to the palate, or the roof of the mouth

• The palatal consonants are produced by raising the middle of the tongue towards the hard palate.
• She couldn't pronounce the palatal sounds correctly in the new language she was learning.
• I have a palatal lisp that makes me sound like I have a stuffy nose.
• The palatal tones of the piano filled the room with a sense of tranquility.

noun a sharp slap or blow with the palm of the hand

verb to have a hint or suggestion of something

• The new policy seems to smack of favoritism towards certain employees.
• His excuse for being late really smacks of laziness.
• The way she dresses really smacks of coolness.
• The novel's plot smacks of mystery and intrigue.