aftertaste

Definition

  • noun: a taste that remains after something is eaten or drunk
  • noun: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) 'after' the stimulating agent or experience has gone
  • often used figuratively

Examples

  • The experience left me with a bitter 'aftertaste'. [=I felt bitter after the experience]

  • The wine has a smooth/fruity/sweet 'aftertaste'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) have made contact with Le Chiffre. They're going to extract him before dawn. You know, I think I'll call that a Vesper. Because of the bitter aftertaste? No. Because once you've tasted it, that's all you want to drink. -I thought that was quite a good line. -It was a very good line. (..)
    2006 Casino Royale