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

1. having a strong taste