adj ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Pleasing to the taste, tasty.

   "For some instant noodles make a palatable, if not especially nutritious, meal."

2. 2
   Tolerable, acceptable. figuratively

   "The agreement was palatable to both of them."

Adjective

1. 1
   acceptable to the taste or mind wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

agreeableambrosialambrosialappetizingappetizingcomestible

Antonyms

All antonyms

tastyunpalatable

Example

More examples

"Salt is added to a number of foodstuffs, such as bread, to enhance the flavour and to make the texture more palatable."

Etymology

From palate + -able.

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