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strong-flavored

strong-flavored

4.0
Having a very powerful taste that you notice right away, like cheese or coffee
  • adjective
  • /strɔŋˈfleɪvərd/
translation icon : de sabor fuerte

No social media, no TV, no strong flavors, no sex, and just allowed the senses to calm down which makes them feel better later.

Examples

  • It's a patented technique that I don't recommend you use that has a strong flavor and not my favorite.

  • Many people love the strong-flavored spices used in Indian cuisine.

  • The dish was topped with a strong-flavored cheese that paired perfectly with the mild pasta.

  • I prefer strong-flavored teas like Earl Grey for their robust aroma and taste.

Synonyms

strong
vsstrong-flavored
1.0

Very concentrated in taste or effect

specifies pronounced taste in food or drink contexts
rich
vsstrong-flavored
73 3.0

Having a lot of fat or sugar so it feels heavy

highlights intense taste rather than heaviness or richness
pungent
vsstrong-flavored
18 4.8

Having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be unpleasant

means pronounced taste without implying unpleasant irritation
flavorful
vsstrong-flavored
  • US
18 2.3

Having a strong, pleasant taste

emphasizes pronounced intensity rather than just pleasant flavor
robust
vsstrong-flavored
6 4.5

Having a strong, rich taste like dark coffee

is about intense taste presence rather than richness alone
full-bodied
vsstrong-flavored
4 4.7

A taste that is strong and rich, often in wine or coffee

focuses on pronounced taste intensity beyond drink character
zesty
vsstrong-flavored
4 4.2

A bright, slightly spicy taste

is broader, naming strong intensity not only liveliness
piquant
vsstrong-flavored
3 7.4

A sharp tasty flavor that makes food more interesting

signals greater overall intensity rather than mild sharpness
flavorsome
vsstrong-flavored
  • US
1 4.3

Having a strong and pleasant taste

highlights pronounced intensity more than general enjoyability
sapid
vsstrong-flavored
9.9

A strong pleasant taste you notice when you eat or drink

focuses on very intense taste rather than pleasantness
saporous
vsstrong-flavored
9.9

A food with a strong, pleasant taste that people enjoy

stresses sheer intensity rather than agreeable quality
tanged
vsstrong-flavored
7.7

Having a strong, sharp taste or smell that you notice quickly

refers more generally to strong overall taste intensity
sharp-tasting
vsstrong-flavored
3.9

A strong, slightly sour taste like in aged cheese or salad dressing

covers intense taste more generally, not just acidity
racy
vsstrong-flavored
7.3

Has a strong, full taste

is about clear intensity rather than indulgent richness
kickin'
vsstrong-flavored
  • Slang
9.1

Very strong in taste or feeling, often about spicy food

is the neutral description of pronounced taste without slang

Antonyms

23 2.0

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

1 3.4

Having a gentle, not strong taste

How Strong

overpowering
18 4.6
pungent
18 4.8
strong-flavored
4.0
mild
107 1.0
bland
23 2.0

Surface Forms

strong-flavored positive
strong-flavoured positive

Morphology

strong-flavored = strong + flavor (transparent) = strong + flavor + ed

The adjective is a clear compound of 'strong' + 'flavored' meaning 'having a strong/intense taste', which is directly derivable from the components.

Etymology

Strong-flavored is made from two simple words: strong meaning 'powerful' and flavored meaning 'having a taste'. So it describes food or drink with a powerful, easy-to-notice taste, like dark coffee or strong cheese.