Definitions and Examples of harsh, bitter, strong
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
Example
The medicine had a harsh taste that made it difficult to swallow.
Having an acrid taste that is sharp, unpleasant, and often associated with unsweetened chocolate, coffee, or beer.
Example
The coffee was too bitter for her taste, so she added some sugar to sweeten it.
Having a powerful or intense flavor or aroma.
Example
The cheese had a strong smell that filled the room.
Key Differences: harsh vs bitter vs strong
- 1Harsh describes a taste that is unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
- 2Bitter describes a taste that is sharp, unpleasant, and often associated with unsweetened chocolate, coffee, or beer.
- 3Strong describes a taste that is powerful or intense in flavor or aroma.
Effective Usage of harsh, bitter, strong
- 1Food and Drink: Use these antonyms to describe the taste of food and drink.
- 2Product Reviews: Incorporate these antonyms in product reviews to describe the taste of different products.
- 3Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe the taste of different ingredients when cooking.
Remember this!
The antonyms of douce describe a different taste or flavor. Harsh is unpleasantly rough, bitter is sharp and unpleasant, and strong is powerful and intense. Use these words to describe the taste of food and drink, in product reviews, and when cooking.