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mild-tasting

mild-tasting

1 3.4
Having a gentle, not strong taste
  • adjective
  • /maɪld ˈteɪstɪŋ/
translation icon : de sabor suave
  • The mild-tasting herbs added a subtle touch without overpowering the dish.

Examples

  • The soup had a mild-tasting flavor that was perfect for children.

  • The soup is mild-tasting, so you might want to add some pepper for extra flavor.

  • If you prefer mild-tasting foods, try the grilled chicken with steamed vegetables.

  • This cheese is known for its mild-tasting and creamy texture, making it popular with children.

  • This soup is mild-tasting!

  • I prefer mild-tasting foods.

  • He enjoys a mild-tasting cheese that doesn't overwhelm the palate.

Synonyms

bland
vsmild-tasting
23 2.0

Food that has a very weak taste and little or no strong flavor

is gentler and carries no negative sense of being uninteresting
weak
vsmild-tasting
22 1.3

Not strong in taste, thin and watery

is gently flavored while keeping sufficient richness or concentration

Antonyms

spicy
141 1.0

Food that has a very hot taste and makes your mouth burn

strong-flavored
4.0

Having a very powerful taste that you notice right away, like cheese or coffee

How Strong

pungent
18 4.8
strong
∞ 1.0
flavorful
  • US
18 2.3
mild-tasting
1 3.4
bland
23 2.0

Surface Forms

mild-tasting positive

Morphology

mild-tasting = mild + taste (transparent) = mild + taste + ing

The phrase is directly compositional: something that is mild in taste.

Etymology

Mild-tasting comes from mild ('gentle') and taste ('flavor'), so it literally means a 'gentle flavor'. Think of mild weather or a mild person, calm and not strong, and a mild-tasting food is similarly gentle on the tongue and not spicy.