tastier

Tastier is the comparative form of the English adjective tasty. It is used to describe something that has more flavor or is more enjoyable to taste than another item. The term focuses on perceived flavor rather than texture, aroma, or nutritional value, though these factors can influence overall tastiness.

Formation and usage: Tastier is formed by replacing the final -y in tasty with -ier, following the standard spelling rule for adjectives ending in -y with a consonant before it (tasty -> tastier). Some older or regional texts may use "more tasty" for emphasis, but tastier is widely preferred in modern standard English. The superlative form is tastiest, and the related noun is tastiness.

Usage notes: Perceived tastiness depends on individual preferences and context, including temperature, freshness, seasoning, and cultural expectations. In reviews and menus, "tastier" can compare dishes (for example, "This curry is tastier than last week's") but should be used when the comparison is clear. It is often replaced by "more flavorful" in formal writing if greater precision is desired. The term is common in everyday speech and culinary writing.