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gustatoryrelating to the sense of taste

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to the sense of taste

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

Korean meaning: 미각의, 맛과 관련된

Korean pronunciation: **거스**터토리

Example Sentences

  • The wine critic had an exceptionally refined gustatory sense.
  • My gustatory adventures led me to try chocolate-covered insects.
  • The neuroscientist studied gustatory pathways in the brain.

gustatory

ADJECTIVE

//ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri//

relating to the sense of taste

gustatory concept
💡 Concept

a chef nervously watches as a food judge carefully tastes a spoonful of soup from a steaming bowl. The judge closes their eyes and pauses thoughtfully as the flavors register on their palate. Their facial expression slowly transforms from neutral concentration to pure delight. The chef's anxious face begins to relax as they observe the judge's positive reaction. Other kitchen staff lean in from the background, eager to see the tasting results. the judge's gustatory experience relating to the sense of taste

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡʌstətəri/

🌳Etymology

Rootgust-
Suffix--atory

Origin

From Latin 'gustare' meaning 'to taste' or 'to try by tasting.' Ancient Romans valued the sense of taste highly, using this verb to describe both literal tasting of food and metaphorical 'sampling' of experiences.

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🎵Rhyme

laboratoryobligatoryatory
laboratory
obligatory
atory

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📝Examples

The wine critic had an exceptionally refined gustatory sense.

😄 Fun example

My gustatory adventures led me to try chocolate-covered insects.

The neuroscientist studied gustatory pathways in the brain.

😄 Fun example

His gustatory memory could distinguish between 50 types of cheese.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

taste-relatedflavor-orientedculinarypalatable

Antonyms

tastelessflavorless

Related

olfactorysensorypalatecuisineepicurean