How Food Looks and Feels

bitter
Adjective having an acidic and intense taste or smell; not sweet
bitter
This tea is surprisingly bitter! It could use some sugar or honey...
bland
Adjective lacking taste or flavor
bland
My soup is so bland... Look! It's even bored with itself!
crisp
Adjective firm and fresh
crisp
There's nothing quite so satisfying as biting into a crisp apple!
crunchy
Adjective making a loud noise when bitten
crunchy
Jared's sandwich is so crunchy I can hear him eating from across the room! Are those chips in there?!
greasy
Adjective cooked with too much oil or fat
greasy
I need a little salad to make me feel better about eating such a greasy sandwich!
hearty
Adjective healthy and filling
hearty
Workers sit down to a hearty meal during their lunch break.
juicy
Adjective filled with juice
juicy
Can I have some napkins? This mango is so juicy!
mushy
Adjective soft and pulpy
mushy
My baby nephew only eats mushy food because his teeth haven't grown in yet!
rancid
Adjective smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale
rancid
This smells terrible! We should throw it away, it's definitely rancid.
ripe
Adjective ready to eat
ripe
I wouldn't pick those berries yet. They aren't ripe.
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