Acquired taste Meaning in English

expression

US

əˈkwaɪɝd/ /ˈteɪst

uh-KWY-erd TAYST

UK

ɐkwˈaɪəd/ /tˈeɪst

uh-KWY-uhd TAYST

Definition

Something that most people don't like at first, but start to enjoy after getting used to it or experiencing it several times.

Usage & Nuances

Used for food, drinks, art, music, or experiences that need getting used to. Often implies sophistication or maturity. Common mistake: 'required taste' is incorrect. Typical phrase: 'an acquired taste'.

• Spanish: gusto adquirido
• Portuguese (BR): gosto adquirido
• Portuguese (PT): gosto adquirido
• Chinese (Simplified): 后天习得的口味
• Chinese (Traditional): 後天習得的口味
• Hindi: कसौटी वाला स्वाद
• Arabic: ذوق مكتسب
• Bengali: অভ্যাসগত স্বাদ
• Russian: приобретённый вкус
• Japanese: 慣れが必要な味・好み
• Vietnamese: vị cần thời gian để thích nghi - sở thích cần làm quen
• Korean: 처음에는 익숙하지 않은 맛 - 시간이 지나야 좋아지는 맛
• Turkish: alışılması gereken tat
• Urdu: عادت سے حاصل ذائقہ - وہ چیز جس کی عادت ڈالنی پڑتی ہے
• Indonesian: vị cần thời gian để quen - sở thích dần hình thành

Example Sentences

Olives are an acquired taste for many people.

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Black coffee is an acquired taste.

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Some types of cheese are an acquired taste.

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Beer was an acquired taste for me; I didn’t like it the first time.

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Sushi can feel like an acquired taste if you're not used to raw fish.

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Jazz is definitely an acquired taste, but once you get into it, it’s amazing.

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