adjective
- of or relating to the sense of taste
Usage: formal; technical
Examples
- The gustative receptors on the tongue detect sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors.
- Wine tasting requires a refined gustative sense.
- Gustative sensations are processed by the brain's taste centers.
- The chef's gustative expertise allowed her to balance flavors perfectly.
- Aging can diminish gustative perception in some individuals.