Definition

Noun: 1. The quality of having a pleasant or agreeable flavor; palatability: "Tastiness" refers to the characteristic of food or drink that makes it enjoyable to eat or drink because of its good taste. 2. The quality of being appealing or attractive in a non-literal sense (informal): In a more figurative or informal context, "tastiness" can describe something that is appealing, attractive, or savory in character.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The tastiness of the homemade soup was undeniable. (The soup's quality of being delicious was clear.)
  • Chefs strive to maximize the tastiness of every dish. (Chefs aim to make the pleasant flavor of every dish as high as possible.)
  • (Informal) The article lacked the tastiness of a good gossip column. (The article did not have the appealing, juicy quality of good gossip.)

Advanced Usage

• "Tastiness factor": An informal term referring to the degree to which something is delicious or appealing.
  • When reviewing restaurants, the critic always considers the tastiness factor above all else.

Variants and Related Words

• Tasty (adj): Having a pleasant, strong, or savory flavor; delicious.
  • She prepared a very tasty meal.
• Taste (n): The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth; a small sample of food or drink.
  • The cake had a rich chocolate taste.

Synonyms

• Deliciousness: The quality of being highly pleasant to taste.
• Palatability: The acceptability or agreeableness of food to the palate.
• Savory quality: The characteristic of being appetizing to taste.
• Flavorfulness: The quality of being full of flavor.

Antonyms

• Blandness: Lacking strong flavor; not tasty.
• Unpalatability: The quality of being unpleasant to taste.
• Tastelessness: Lacking flavor; insipid.

Noun

1. pleasant palatability