Definition of PALATABLE

palatable

Adjective

  • acceptable to the taste or mind
    • "palatable food"
    • "a palatable solution to the problem"

Adj

  • Pleasing to the taste, tasty.
  • Tolerable, acceptable.

Examples

  • For some instant noodles make a palatable, if not especially nutritious, meal.
  • The agreement was palatable to both of them.

Origin / Etymology

From palate + -able.

Synonyms

toothsome, ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, exquisite, finger-lickin' good, flavorful, flavorous, flavorsome, gustful, lekker, lickerish, lip-smacking, luscious, moreish, mouthwatering, nummy, ono, out of this world, palatable, sapid, savory, scrumdiddlyumptious, scrummy, scrumptious, tasteful, tasty, to die for, toothful, yummy

Antonyms

unpalatable

Scrabble Score: 13

palatable: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
palatable: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
palatable: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

palatable: valid Words With Friends Word