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raciness

raciness

8.2
A strong, sharp taste or smell that is easy to notice
  • noun
  • /ˈreɪsɪnəs/
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  • He appreciated the raciness of the aged cheese, which filled the room with its aroma.

Examples

  • The raciness of the wine was apparent with every sip.

  • The sauce adds a distinct raciness to the otherwise mild dish.

  • The raciness of the dish made it unforgettable.

  • I love the raciness of this new wine!

  • The raciness of the wine was apparent with every sip.

  • The sauce adds a distinct raciness to the otherwise mild dish.

  • He appreciated the raciness of the aged cheese, which filled the room with its aroma.

Synonyms

flavor
vsraciness
  • US
346 1.0

The taste and smell that food or drink has

stresses a stronger, more striking and stimulating sensory quality
perfume
vsraciness
102 1.0

A pleasant smell that you notice and enjoy

is stronger and more sharply stimulating across both scent and taste
rich flavor
vsraciness
1 2.2

A strong pleasant taste in food or drink

leans more toward stimulating distinctiveness rather than only deep pleasure
tastiness
vsraciness
1 1.2

How pleasant food or drink is to have

is more about provocative distinctiveness than simple deliciousness
sapidity
vsraciness
1 9.9

A strong, pleasant taste in a food or drink

is even more sharply stimulating and intensely distinctive than that idea
lusciousness
vsraciness
1 7.0

A strong, rich taste or smell that makes you want to eat something

focuses more on striking stimulation and distinct smell or taste
redolence
vsraciness
1 9.8

A pleasant smell that often brings back memories

is more about bold, stimulating smell or taste rather than gentle fragrance
piquantness
vsraciness
8.4

A pleasantly sharp taste that makes food more exciting

is stronger and more broadly stimulating across smell and taste
punchiness
vsraciness
7.0

A strong, sharp taste or smell you notice quickly

is more about distinctiveness and overall stimulation than mere intensity
zestiness
vsraciness
3.5

A lively, energetic quality or a strong, pleasant taste in people and food

is more about sharp distinctiveness and sensory stimulation than liveliness
delectability
vsraciness
7.3

The quality of being very tasty or pleasant to look at

is less about general delight and more about sharp sensory stimulation
toothsomeness
vsraciness
  • Archaic
8.1

How much you enjoy the taste of food or drink

places more emphasis on strong, stimulating smell or taste instead of just deliciousness
flavorsomeness
vsraciness
  • US
6.7

How pleasant food or drink tastes

is sharper and more distinct instead of mildly appetizing
sapidness
vsraciness
9.9

A pleasant taste in food or drink

is more forcefully distinctive and stimulating than simple agreeableness
aromaticity
vsraciness
9.2

A pleasant smell that comes from things like plants or spices

focuses more on strong, stimulating scent and taste combined rather than aroma alone
palatability
vsraciness
6.6

How pleasant food or drink tastes

is much more vivid and stimulating rather than merely acceptable

How Pungent

stench
80 3.5
odor
  • US
145 1.9
raciness
8.2
flavor
  • US
346 1.0

Surface Forms

raciness singular
racinesses plural

Morphology

raciness = racy (transparent) = racy + ness

The noun is a straightforward nominalization of the adjective 'racy', here in the sense 'having a strong, stimulating taste or smell'.

Etymology

Raciness comes from racy, which also meant 'full of flavor' or 'strong in taste', a helpful way to remember how something can be sharp and lively. So raciness in food or drink means a strong, exciting smell or taste that wakes up the senses.