Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acquired-taste
noun
/əˈkwaɪərd teɪst/
Definition
A taste or preference that one develops over time, often for something that is not initially appealing.
Examples
- Many people find blue cheese an acquired taste.
- After some time, I developed an acquired taste for black coffee.
- He admits that opera is an acquired taste, but now he loves it.
Meaning
An acquired taste refers to something, such as food or a style, that is not enjoyed or appreciated by everyone at first but becomes enjoyable to some after repeated exposure.
Synonyms
- developed preference
- learned enjoyment
- conditioned liking
