Why AI chatbots are 'tasting' colours

absurd

stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way

ex: Don't be so ____! Of course I want you to come.

on an ongoing basis

something is happening continuously or regularly over a period of time

ex: They will be looking at the situation _____ until an agreement is reached

a riot of colour

extremely colourful and bright

ex: Jim's rose garden is ______

manifest

to show something clearly, through signs or actions

ex: The workers chose to ______ their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.

musky

relating to or smelling of musk (= a substance with a strong, sweet smell)

ex: A faint _____ scent lingered in the air.

perceptual

relating to the ability to notice something or come to an opinion about something using your senses

ex: _____ skills are particularly important in sports

subtle

not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way; small but important; achieved in a quiet way

ex: There is a _____ difference between these two plans.

conscious

awake, thinking, and knowing what is happening around you

ex: He's still _____ but he's very badly injured.

terminology

special words or expressions used in relation to a particular subject or activity

ex: The article avoids using too much medical _____

subjective

influenced by or based on personal beliefs or feelings, rather than based on facts

ex: I think my husband is the most handsome man in the world, but I realize my judgment is rather _____.

alternatively

used to suggest another possibility

ex: We could go to the Indian restaurant, or ____, we could try that new Italian place

considerably

to a large, noticeable, or important degree

ex: things have improved _____ over the last few years

knock-on

causing other events or situations to happen, although not directly

ex: They forecast that the housing downturn would have big _____ consequences.

sustain

to keep alive; to suffer or experience damage or loss

ex: Most buildings _____ only minimal damage in the earthquake.

rather than

instead of; used especially when you prefer one thing to another

ex: I think I'd like to stay at home this evening ____ go out.

intuitive

based on feelings rather than facts or proof

ex: Most people have an ___ sense of right and wrong

make up

to invent an excuse, a story, etc., often in order to deceive

ex: I was trying to _____ a good excuse for being late

caveat

a warning, for example about the use or effectiveness of something

ex: One ____: Know when passengers must be back on board the plane.

riff on

explore, adapt, or creatively build on an existing idea, often in a playful (comedy) or innovative way

ex: Most comedians can ___ politics.

uncanny

strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening

ex: an ____ feeling that she was being watched

intrigue

to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious

ex: I was _____ by his slow, deliberate way of talking and the serious look in his eyes

indeed

really or certainly, often used to emphasize something; used to express that something is correct

ex: Evidence suggests that errors may ____ be occurring.

tension

mental or emotional strain; a feeling of nervousness

ex: a mind that is affected by stress or ____ cannot think as clearly

interplay

the effect that two or more things have on each other

ex: Our personalities result from the complex ____ between our genes and our environment

cascade

(from/out of) to fall quickly and in large amounts; to pass on information by giving it to just a few people, who then give it to more people

ex: the greater the number of people who are well briefed, the wider the ____ effect

evocative

bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind

ex: Her films are always set in beautiful locations and accompanied by ______ music

full-bodied

having richness and intensity of flavor or aroma

ex: What is the secret behind the _____ texture and flavour of this cheddar?

complement

to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it

ex: Strawberries and cream ____ each other perfectly

put/place faith in

to make a decision to trust something or someone

ex: Some people_____ strong leaders rather than sound policies.