100 Words to Describe Taste in Writing

No.	Term	Definition
1.	Acrid	Sharp, irritating bite.
2.	Aged	Developed, mature flavor notes.
3.	Alkaline	Soapy, base-like taste.
4.	Aromatic	Fragrant, scent-forward flavor.
5.	Astringent	Drying, puckering mouthfeel.
6.	Bitter	Sharp, unsweet, often lingering.
7.	Brackish	Slightly salty, watery taste.
8.	Bright	Lively, high, zesty flavor.
9.	Briny	Sea-salty, mineral tang.
10.	Buttery	Rich, creamy, melted-fat note.
11.	Caramelized	Browned sugar, toasted sweetness.
12.	Chalky	Powdery, drying texture.
13.	Chewy	Resists bite; needs working.
14.	Chocolaty	Cocoa-rich, dark-sweet flavor.
15.	Citrusy	Lemon-lime brightness and tang.
16.	Clean	Clear, uncluttered finish.
17.	Cloying	Overly sweet; sticks in mouth.
18.	Coating	Leaves a film on tongue.
19.	Cool	Refreshing, menthol-like sensation.
20.	Creamy	Smooth, rich, dairy-like feel.
21.	Crisp	Snappy, fresh, light finish.
22.	Crumbly	Breaks apart easily; dry bite.
23.	Crunchy	Hard, crackling bite.
24.	Custardy	Silky, eggy cream richness.
25.	Decadent	Luxuriously rich and indulgent.
26.	Delicate	Light, subtle, easily overwhelmed.
27.	Dense	Heavy-bodied, compact mouthfeel.
28.	Dewy	Fresh, lightly moist impression.
29.	Dry	Lacking moisture; not sweet.
30.	Earthy	Soil-like, rooty, grounded.
31.	Effervescent	Bubbly, sparkling mouthfeel.
32.	Fatty	Oily richness; mouth-coating.
33.	Fermented	Tangy, cultured, yeasty notes.
34.	Fiery	Intensely hot, burning spice.
35.	Fizzy	Prickly bubbles on tongue.
36.	Flaky	Layered, breaks into thin pieces.
37.	Floral	Perfumed, flower-like notes.
38.	Foamy	Air-filled, frothy texture.
39.	Fresh	Just-made, lively flavor.
40.	Fruity	Fruit-like sweetness or tang.
41.	Gamey	Wild, musky meat flavor.
42.	Gelatinous	Jiggly, semi-set texture.
43.	Glazed	Shiny, sugary surface coating.
44.	Gloppy	Thick, sticky, messy texture.
45.	Grainy	Gritty particles in mouth.
46.	Greasy	Oily, slick, heavy feel.
47.	Gritty	Sand-like roughness.
48.	Harsh	Rough, unpleasantly intense.
49.	Hearty	Robust, filling, satisfying.
50.	Herbal	Green, plant-like notes.
51.	Honeyed	Sweet, floral, nectar-like.
52.	Hot	Spice heat; burning sensation.
53.	Icy	Very cold, numbing chill.
54.	Intense	Strong, concentrated flavor impact.
55.	Jammy	Thick, cooked-fruit sweetness.
56.	Jerky-like	Tough, dried-meat chew.
57.	Juicy	Moist, succulent, liquid-releasing.
58.	Kicky	Punchy, sudden flavor lift.
59.	Lactonic	Milky, creamy, dairy note.
60.	Leafy	Green, vegetal, fresh-cut taste.
61.	Lean	Light-bodied; little richness.
62.	Lemony	Lemon-bright, tart note.
63.	Lingering	Flavor persists after swallowing.
64.	Luscious	Rich, sweet, pleasingly full.
65.	Malty	Toasty grain sweetness.
66.	Mealy	Soft, floury, dry texture.
67.	Mellow	Rounded, gentle, low sharpness.
68.	Metallic	Coin-like, ironish tang.
69.	Milky	Soft dairy sweetness.
70.	Mineral	Stone-like, clean, saline edge.
71.	Minty	Cool, menthol freshness.
72.	Mouthwatering	Triggers salivation; tangy appeal.
73.	Nutty	Roasted nuts, warm richness.
74.	Oaky	Wood-aged, vanilla-tannin notes.
75.	Oily	Slick, fat-driven mouthfeel.
76.	Oniony	Pungent allium bite.
77.	Overripe	Too-ripe, fermented sweetness.
78.	Peppery	Piquant, black-pepper heat.
79.	Pickled	Vinegary, brined tang.
80.	Piquant	Pleasantly sharp and spicy.
81.	Plain	Simple, unseasoned, neutral.
82.	Powdery	Dry dust-like texture.
83.	Pungent	Strong, nose-prickling intensity.
84.	Rich	Full, deep, high-fat flavor.
85.	Roasted	Toasted, browned, savory-sweet.
86.	Rubbery	Elastic, bouncy chew.
87.	Salty	Salt-forward, briny taste.
88.	Sandy	Fine grit, rough texture.
89.	Satin-smooth	Very smooth, silky mouthfeel.
90.	Savory	Umami, meaty, not sweet.
91.	Scorched	Burnt edge; char bitterness.
92.	Sharp	Acidic bite; clean cut.
93.	Silky	Smooth, soft, flowing texture.
94.	Smoky	Woodsmoke, charred aroma-flavor.
95.	Soapy	Detergent-like, alkaline taste.
96.	Spicy	Heat and pungent seasoning.
97.	Spritzy	Lightly bubbly, prickling.
98.	Sticky	Clings to teeth and tongue.
99.	Strong	Bold, forceful flavor.
100.	Sugary	Pure, simple sweetness.