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acquired taste
acquired tasten. One that is unpleasant on immediate experience or is likeable only after being experienced repeatedly.acquired taste n 1. a liking for something that is at first considered unpleasant 2. the thing so liked Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  acquired taste - a preference that is only acquired after considerable experience; "martinis are an acquired taste"penchant, preference, taste, predilection - a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney" |
acquired taste
acquired tasteSomething, especially food or drink, that is unpleasant at first, but which becomes (or will become) more enjoyable over time. I once thought sushi was totally gross, but I've found that it's something of an acquired taste.See also: acquired, tasteacquired tasteSomething one learns to like rather than appreciates immediately. For example, Because it is so salty, caviar for many individuals is an acquired taste, or With its lack of decorative detail, this china pattern is definitely an acquired taste. [Mid-1800s] See also: acquired, tastean acquired taste If someone or something is an acquired taste, you do not like them at first but may start to like them when they are more familiar. Tibetan tea is most definitely an acquired taste. This author is an acquired taste and even her most devoted admirers will find A Spanish Lover difficult to read.See also: acquired, tastean acquired ˈtaste a thing which you find unpleasant or do not appreciate at first but which you gradually learn to like: Whisky is an acquired taste.See also: acquired, tasteacquired taste
Words related to acquired tastenoun a preference that is only acquired after considerable experienceRelated Words- penchant
- preference
- taste
- predilection
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