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