Synonyms for

Tang

Noun / tæŋ / / tɑ:ŋ / Another word for tang — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a strong taste, flavor, or smell

Synonyms & similar words

zest flavor sapidity savour tanginess smack bladderwrack nip piquance flavour piquancy savor piquantness relish zest spice flavor taste smell essence odor fragrance scent aroma bouquet nuance undertone whiff ping nip kick bite sharpness acidity

Synonyms by register

Formal

piquancy zest flavor savory

Informal

kick zing punch oomph

Literary

spice gusto relish

Antonyms

blandness insipidity mildness flatness vapidity

Common collocations

  • strong tang
  • sharp tang
  • tang of citrus
  • tang of garlic
  • tang of vinegar
  • tang of the sea
  • pleasant tang

Word family

noun tang
verb tang
adjective tangy

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a strong, pungent, or sharp flavor or smell. Can also refer to a stimulating quality.

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Example sentences

  1. The tang of the lemonade was refreshing on a hot day.
  2. The tang of the cheese was too strong for my liking.
  3. The tang of the sea salt added flavor to the dish.
  4. The tang of the barbecue sauce was sweet and spicy.
  5. The tang of the garlic was overpowering in the soup.

Quotes

  • 'There was a tang in the very air that inspired the hearts of small children and old men', - William Allen White
  • 'There is always a tang of panic in the air about money matters', - Robert Smith Surtees
  • 'I have a shelf of comfort books, which I read when the world closes in on me or something untoward happens', - Anne McCaffrey

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