It tastes best vs It tastes good

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'It tastes best' implies that something has the highest level of taste among a group of options, while 'it tastes good' simply means that something has a pleasant taste. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the superior taste or just the general pleasantness of the taste.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 158 views

It tastes best

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something has the highest level of taste among a group of options.

Use 'it tastes best' when you want to emphasize that something has the most superior taste compared to other options. It implies a comparison with other similar items.

Examples:

Out of all the cakes I've tried, this one tastes best.
Among all the ice cream flavors, chocolate tastes best to me.

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It tastes best when you don't shake your hand.
It tastes best with a little crack, just like her here.
It tastes best at one of Malta's many village bars, where it's served accompanied by small plates of kirxa (tripe stew) and bebbux (snails) - or, you could just have it with a bag of peanuts!
For where the wine grows, it tastes best known.
It tastes best when roasted.

Alternatives:

it tastes the best
it has the best taste
it is the most delicious
it is the most flavorful
it is the tastiest

It tastes good

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something has a pleasant taste.

Use 'it tastes good' when you want to express that something has a pleasant taste without comparing it to other options. It simply means that the taste is enjoyable.

Examples:

This soup tastes good.
The coffee here always tastes good.

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It tastes good and the shipping is always fast and reliable despite the festive period. (Translated)
"I feel more alert. It tastes good and I'm getting more energy."
It tastes good, but I'd definitely go for the shrimp if we have to choose.
It looks disgusting, but it tastes good.
Still, Turner figured there was an axiom that would apply - "If it tastes good, it's bad for you," he joked.
After all, it is one of the most energizing drinks out there, and it tastes good too. But some people might not drink coffee at home because they cant drink a whole pot of coffee.
He's asking if it tastes good.
This smells bad, but it tastes good.
It's a bit chewy but it tastes good when you're hungry.
It's a bit chewy but it tastes good when you're hungry.
It's really trendy right now, and it tastes good.
It smells bad but it tastes good.
I mean, I don't have to know how the sausage is made as long as it tastes good.
They claim that they enjoy it, and it tastes good.
Say, eat something because it tastes good or hear music?
I JUST KNOW IT TASTES GOOD.
It's a bit chewy but it tastes good when you're hungry.
We eat the food, we taste it - it tastes good.
And I will have the filet, rare, because it's expensive, it tastes good, and I'm important.
What, it tastes good to you?

Alternatives:

it tastes delicious
it is tasty
it has a nice flavor
it is flavorful
it is appetizing

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