Yeasty

usgb/ˈjiːsti/
adjective

Like yeast in taste, smell, or appearance.

She enjoyed the yeasty aroma of freshly baked bread.
Visual representation of "yeasty" - Like yeast in taste, smell, or appearance.

Often appears as...

  • yeasty aroma
  • yeasty dough
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Sensory Description

Often describes appealing food scents, evoking the warm, comforting feelings associated with baking.

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The bakery's yeasty scent made my mouth water.
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Not Always Positive

Sometimes implies unwanted or excessive fermentation, implying a mildewy or stale quality.

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The towels developed a yeasty smell from being left damp.
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