28
pungent(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, taste)
25
sharp(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, severe)
22
spicy(adjective, strong, hard, pleasant, taste)
19
tasty(adjective, delicious, appetizing, feature, food)
14
tart(noun, adjective, strong, severe, sharp)
13
hot(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, powerful)
13
savory(noun, adjective, moist, pleasant, sweet)
13
mouth-watering(adjective, moist, characteristic, quality, taste)
13
racy(adjective, feeling, strong, sharp, energetic)
12
poignant(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, pleasant)
12
savoury(adjective, spicy)
12
zesty(adjective, strong, taste, sharp, powerful)
11
acrid(adjective, strong, sharp, unpleasant, powerful)
11
peppery(adjective, strong, sharp, unpleasant, powerful)
11
sour(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful, hot)
11
tangy(adjective, strong, sharp, unpleasant, powerful)
10
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, unpleasant)
10
enticing(adjective, moving, pleasant, sweet, lively)
10
interesting(adjective, stimulating, biting, flavorful)
10
sparkling(adjective, vigor, stimulating, biting, flavorful)
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