Gustation (Noun)
Meaning
The faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth; "his cold deprived him of his sense of taste".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The wine's complex flavor profile was a delight to her gustation, with notes of oak and vanilla mingling with the rich fruit flavors.
- His cold had severely impaired his gustation, making even his favorite foods taste bland and unappetizing.
- The chef's use of bold spices and herbs was a testament to her understanding of the human gustation and its many nuances.
- As a food critic, she relied heavily on her gustation to discern the subtleties of flavor in each dish she reviewed.
- The loss of his gustation after the accident had been a difficult adjustment for him, and he often found himself relying on texture and smell to enjoy his meals.