garlicky
/'gɑ:liki/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having the strong taste or smell of garlic: Describes something that is flavored with, contains, or is reminiscent of garlic.
- Characteristic of garlic: Pertaining to the distinctive pungent flavor or aroma associated with garlic.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The soup was delicious but very garlicky.
- He avoided the garlicky dip because of a meeting later.
- The kitchen smelled wonderfully garlicky after she cooked.
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe an overpowering presence of garlic flavor or odor:
- The aioli was so garlicky it lingered for hours.
- Can describe a person's breath:
- After eating the bruschetta, his breath was unpleasantly garlicky.
Variants and Related Words
- Garlic (n): The bulbous plant used as a seasoning.
- Garlicked (adj, less common): Treated or seasoned with garlic (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Pungent: Having a sharply strong taste or smell.
- Aromatic: Having a distinctive, often strong smell.
- Savory: Pleasantly salty or spicy, not sweet.
Antonyms
- Bland: Lacking strong flavor.
- Mild: Not strong, harsh, or intense in flavor.
Related Phrases and Collocations
- Garlicky breath: Breath that smells strongly of garlic.
- Garlicky flavor: A taste dominated by the characteristic taste of garlic.
- Garlicky aroma/smell: The distinctive scent of garlic.
Adjective
- relating to or tasting or smelling of garlic
- garlicky sauce