sharp-tongued; discerning palate; picky eater
Meanings
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sharp-tongued; caustic; mean in speech
Describes someone who speaks harshly, sarcastically, or critically, often hurting others' feelings.
This person is sharp-tongued and loves to put others down.
She speaks sharply, but her heart is actually not bad.
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Don't mind his sharp tongue; he is actually very loyal at critical moments.
adjective
having a discerning palate; sharp taste buds; able to distinguish flavors well
Describes someone with sensitive taste who can identify subtle differences in flavor, often used for food critics, chefs, or tea/wine connoisseurs.
He has a discerning palate; with one sip he knows what kind of tea this is.
This sommelier has extremely sharp taste buds; he can detect even the slightest flaw.
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You have a discerning palate; taste this soup and see what seasoning is missing.
adjective
picky eater; fussy about food
informalDescribes someone (often children) who is particular about food and refuses to eat things they don't like. Often implies being difficult to please regarding food.
This child is a picky eater; he won't touch anything that doesn't suit his taste.
He is extremely fussy about food; he won't eat this or that.
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Don't be so picky; you need to eat everything to have a balanced diet.