How Do You Spell DEGUST?

Pronunciation: [dɪɡˈʌst] (IPA)

The word "degust" is spelled with a silent "u" after the letter "g," making it pronounced like /dɪˈɡʌst/. This word comes from the French word "deguster," which means "to taste." "Degust" is typically used among wine connoisseurs to describe the act of savoring and analyzing the taste of a wine, rather than simply drinking it. While not a commonly used word, it can add a touch of sophistication to any discussion of wine-tasting.

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DEGUST Meaning and Definition

  1. Degust is a verb that originated from the Latin word "degustare," which means "to taste." It refers to the act of carefully and appreciatively sampling or tasting food or drink, especially in a systematic or formal manner. It involves utilizing one's senses of taste, smell, and sometimes sight to evaluate the quality, flavor, texture, and overall characteristics of a particular beverage or culinary creation.

    When one degusts food or drink, it is often done with the purpose of analyzing and critiquing its different components, such as identifying specific ingredients, detecting subtle flavors or undertones, and assessing its overall balance or harmony. Degusting can be practiced by professional chefs or sommeliers, or even by enthusiasts who have a keen interest in gastronomy or oenology.

    The process of degustation usually involves taking small sips or bites of the food or beverage being sampled, carefully savoring it in the mouth, and then contemplating the various sensations and impressions it creates. This may include paying attention to the flavors, aromas, textures, aftertastes, and any other notable aspects that contribute to the overall gustatory experience.

    Degustation is often associated with fine dining, wine tasting events, or culinary competitions where professionals or enthusiasts gather to showcase their expertise or connoisseurship. It emphasizes the importance of paying attention to detail and actively engaging the senses to fully appreciate the complexities and nuances that different foods and beverages can offer.

Common Misspellings for DEGUST

  • segust
  • xegust
  • cegust
  • fegust
  • regust
  • eegust
  • dwgust
  • dsgust
  • ddgust
  • drgust
  • d4gust
  • d3gust
  • defust
  • devust
  • debust
  • dehust
  • deyust
  • detust
  • degyst
  • deghst

Etymology of DEGUST

The word degust is derived from the Latin term degustare, which is a combination of the prefix de- (meaning down or thoroughly) and gustare (meaning to taste). The Latin term first entered the French language as deguster in the early 19th century. It then made its way into English around the mid-19th century, maintaining the same meaning of to taste or savor food or drink.

Similar spelling words for DEGUST

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  • .text,
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  • twixt,
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  • Text-hand,
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  • decoste,
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  • HTCSD,
  • DXDE,
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  • dioxide,
  • TEXTA,
  • dockized,
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  • speech-to-text,
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  • 'Twixt-brain,
  • DECSD,
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  • TEXID,
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  • dioxido,
  • toxoid,
  • deexcite,
  • tekeste,
  • text-types,
  • taxidea.

Conjugate verb Degust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have degusted
you would have degusted
he/she/it would have degusted
we would have degusted
they would have degusted
I would have degust
you would have degust
he/she/it would have degust
we would have degust
they would have degust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been degusting
you would have been degusting
he/she/it would have been degusting
we would have been degusting
they would have been degusting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would degust
you would degust
he/she/it would degust
we would degust
they would degust

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be degusting
you would be degusting
he/she/it would be degusting
we would be degusting
they would be degusting

FUTURE

I will degust
you will degust
he/she/it will degust
we will degust
they will degust

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be degusting
you will be degusting
he/she/it will be degusting
we will be degusting
they will be degusting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have degusted
you will have degusted
he/she/it will have degusted
we will have degusted
they will have degusted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been degusting
you will have been degusting
he/she/it will have been degusting
we will have been degusting
they will have been degusting

IMPERATIVE

you degust
we let´s degust

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to degust

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was degusting
you were degusting
he/she/it was degusting
we were degusting
they were degusting

PAST PARTICIPLE

degusted

PAST PERFECT

I had degusted
you had degusted
he/she/it had degusted
we had degusted
they had degusted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been degusting
you had been degusting
he/she/it had been degusting
we had been degusting
they had been degusting

PRESENT

I degust
you degust
he/she/it degusts
we degust
they degust

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am degusting
you are degusting
he/she/it is degusting
we are degusting
they are degusting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

degusting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have degusted
you have degusted
he/she/it has degusted
we have degusted
they have degusted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been degusting
you have been degusting
he/she/it has been degusting
we have been degusting
they have been degusting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it degust

SIMPLE PAST

I degusted
you degusted
he/she/it degusted
we degusted
they degusted

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