strong-flavored
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Definition
Adjective: * Having a powerful, intense, or pungent taste or smell. It describes food, drink, or substances that are not mild or bland, but rather leave a pronounced sensory impression, which can be perceived as either pleasant or unpleasant depending on context and preference.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe the sensory characteristic of a substance, primarily its taste or aroma. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies (attributive position).
Examples
- The strong-flavored cheese was too pungent for some guests.
- He prefers strong-flavored coffee that can wake him up in the morning.
- The dish was seasoned with several strong-flavored herbs.
- This is a very strong-flavored sauce, so use it sparingly.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a comparative or superlative form: , .
- Between the two cheeses, the blue cheese is the stronger-flavored one.
- It can sometimes be hyphenated when used before a noun (strong-flavored cheese) and written as separate words when following a linking verb (The cheese is strong flavored), though the hyphenated form is common in both positions.
Variants and Related Words
- Strong-flavoured: The British English spelling.
- Strong-tasting: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Flavorful / Flavourful: Having a full, pleasant taste, but not necessarily "strong" in an overpowering way.
- Pungent: Having a sharply strong taste or smell, often used for smells (like onions) or very strong cheeses.
- Potent: Having great power or effect; often used for drinks (like alcohol) or chemicals, but can apply to flavor.
- Robust: Strong and rich in flavor or character, often used positively for coffee, wine, or sauces.
Synonyms
- Full-bodied
- Intensely flavored
- Sharp
- Zesty
- Piquant
- Aromatic (especially for smell)
Antonyms
- Mild-flavored
- Bland
- Tasteless
- Delicate
- Subtle
Related Phrases
- To have a strong flavor: The verbal phrase equivalent to the adjective.
- Garlic and ginger have a very strong flavor.
- An acquired taste: Something that people may learn to like over time, often used for strong-flavored foods.
- Durian is a strong-flavored fruit that is considered an acquired taste.
Adjective
- having a strong taste