Food Adjectives
What it means by 'Delicious'
Extremely pleasing to the taste or senses.
What it means by 'hot'
Having a strong, pungent, or hot flavor
I added too much salt to the soup and now it is too _____
salty
What it means by 'refreshing'
Making one feel cooler, less tired, or more relaxed; pleasantly fresh or different.
What it means by 'cool'
Moderately cold; giving a sensation of coldness or freshness
What it means by 'sweet'
Having a taste like sugar; not salty, sour, or bitter.
What it means by 'bitter'
Having a sharp, acrid taste; opposite of sweet
The bananas are __________ so we can eat them now.
ripe
What it means by 'icy'
Extremely cold; covered or filled with ice
What it means by 'smooth'
Having a uniform texture; free from lumps or roughness
What it means by 'creamy'
Smooth and thick in texture, often resembling cream
What it means by 'crispy'
Having a firm and brittle texture; often achieved by frying or baking.
We cannot eat those apples because they are ________
rotten
What it means by 'fizzy'
Containing small bubbles of gas; effervescent.
What it means by 'tangy'
Having a sharp, piquant flavor; pleasantly strong or spicy
What it means by 'fresh'
Recently made, harvested, or prepared; not stale or spoiled.
What it means by 'nutritious'
Containing essential nutrients that promote good health
Sashimi consists of __________ fish sliced into thin pieces.
raw
What it means by 'bitter-sweet'
Having a taste that is both bitter and sweet.
What it means by 'mild'
Not strong or intense; gentle or subtle in taste.
What it means by 'mouthwatering'
Extremely appetizing, causing one's mouth to water in anticipation.
What it means by 'appetizing'
Stimulating the appetite; appealing to the senses, especially the taste
I prefer ____ cheese instead of strong types of cheese.
mild
What it means by 'sweetened'
Made sweeter by the addition of sugar or other sweetening agents
What it means by 'rich'
Abundant in flavor, often with a full-bodied taste.