Sense Of Taste (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
- Her sense of taste was so acute that she could detect even the subtlest flavors in the dish.
- After a bout of the flu, he temporarily lost his sense of taste and couldn't enjoy his favorite foods.
- The wine connoisseur's refined sense of taste allowed her to discern the complex notes of oak and vanilla in the merlot.
- The chef's goal was to create a dish that would awaken the diner's sense of taste and leave a lasting impression.
- The patient's chemotherapy treatment had affected her sense of taste, making even her favorite foods taste bland and unappetizing.