It tasted faintly of the hydro-telluride that permeated everything on this planet.

The broth, by now cold, tasted faintly of the spirit of the beef that had made it.

They taste and smell faintly of coconut, with a texture (when ripe) like a mealy apple.

It tasted faintly of beer; barley gone a little too far toward fermentation, perhaps?

He tasted faintly of grass and sweat, with a whiff of brandy.

The drink was strong and tasted faintly of melted ice and plastic.

He tasted faintly of anise, perfect for a woman with a sweet tooth.

I thought they tasted faintly of banana but the businessman ate them without comment.

The water felt cold and tasted faintly of salt.