palatable
/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/
ADJECTIVE
1. Pleasant or acceptable to the taste
Having a pleasant or agreeable taste that makes food or drink enjoyable to eat or consume.
1.1. Food flavor and taste appeal
Used to describe food or beverages that are delicious, appetizing, or flavorful enough to be eaten with pleasure.
Synonyms
- tasty
- delicious
- appetizing
- flavorful
- savory
- appetizing
- acceptable
- satisfying
Antonyms
- unpalatable
- distasteful
- unappetizing
- disagreeable
- unflavorful
Examples
- The chef added herbs and spices to make the plain broth more palatable.
- Despite being highly nutritious, the medicine was formulated to be palatable for children.
Related Words
- flavor
- taste
- appetite
- culinary
- deliciousness
ADJECTIVE
2. Acceptable or satisfactory to the mind
Reasonable, agreeable, or acceptable enough to be tolerated or considered favorably.
2.1. Ideas, proposals, and conditions
Used metaphorically to describe terms, suggestions, or compromises that people can comfortably accept or agree with.
Synonyms
- acceptable
- satisfactory
- agreeable
- tolerable
- pleasing
- welcome
- satisfying
Antonyms
- unacceptable
- intolerable
- unwelcome
- objectionable
Examples
- The committee worked hard to craft a compromise that would be palatable to all opposing factions.
- Management offered a revised contract that made the budget cuts more palatable to the employees.