Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being tasted: "tastable" describes something that can be perceived by the sense of taste, i.e., that can be sampled or detected through the tongue and mouth.
   • Having a discernible flavour: It can also mean that a substance possesses a flavour that is noticeable or appreciable.

Usage Examples

• (The flavour was so weak it could hardly be detected.)
• (Only things that can be tasted should be included.)
• (It had a flavour that could be perceived.)

Advanced Usage

• "tastable quality": the property of being able to be perceived by taste.

  • The tastable quality of the fruit made it a delight to eat. (Its flavour was evident and enjoyable.)

• "scarcely tastable": very faint in flavour.

  • The herbs were so subtle they were scarcely tastable in the broth. (The flavour was barely noticeable.)

Variants and Related Words

• Taste (n/v): the sense by which flavour is perceived; to perceive flavour.
  • She has a refined taste for exotic spices. (She has a sophisticated ability to perceive flavours.)
• Tasteful (adj): having or showing good aesthetic judgement (not directly related to flavour).
• Tasteless (adj): lacking flavour; also, lacking aesthetic judgement.

Synonyms

• Flavoursome: having a strong, pleasant flavour.
• Savoury: having a pleasant, often salty or spicy taste.
• Palatable: acceptable or pleasant to taste.

Related Idioms

• "A taste of one's own medicine": receiving the same unpleasant treatment one has given to others.

  • He was rude to everyone, so now he's getting a taste of his own medicine. (He is experiencing the same rudeness.)

• "To taste blood": to experience a first success or thrill, leading to a desire for more.

  • After winning her first race, she tasted blood and trained even harder. (She experienced the excitement of victory.)