Describing Food
This word describes food that is too sweet or rich and makes you feel slightly ill.
sickly
The steak was cooked too long and became tough.
overcooked / overdone
If you are extremely hungry, you might say this.
starving hungry
To eat very quickly — often too fast.
bolt your food down
They had a large, satisfying meal to celebrate the win.
slap-up meal
If food is so tasty you can’t stop eating it, it’s called this.
moreish
The chicken is still pink inside — it’s not ready to eat.
undercooked / underdone
Another informal way to say you’re extremely hungry.
I'm dying of hunger
To start eating eagerly and with enjoyment.
tucked into
He used written instructions while cooking.
follow a recipe
This adjective means lacking strong flavor or taste.
bland
These bananas are not ready to eat yet — they’re too hard.
unripe
You’ve eaten enough — you can’t eat any more.
I'm already full-up
Eating sweets before dinner might stop you from being hungry later.
spoil your appetite
He offered to pay the total cost of the restaurant bill.
foot the bill
This word describes heavy, filling food that’s hard to digest.
stodgy
The dish looked and smelled delicious — it was truly this.
mouth-watering
After a workout, you might have this strong desire to eat.
worked up an appetite
He drank water to control his hunger until lunch.
restrain his hunger
The restaurant was expensive, but the taste and quality were worth the money.
quality justified the bill
If food is no longer fresh and may make you sick, it has done this.
go off
He said cooking dinner every night isn’t enjoyable anymore.
more of a chore than a pleasure
After hiking all day, he said, “I had a ______ appetite.
ravenous (or a ravenous appetite)
After swimming, they were so hungry they all started eating enthusiastically.
tuck into the meal
He decided to drink water instead of eating snacks to save for dinner.
restrain his hunger