palatable

[pal-uh-tuh-buhl] / ˈpæl ə tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

delicious, agreeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable agreeable appetizing attractive delicious enjoyable pleasant satisfactory tempting

STRONG

toothsome

WEAK

A-OK aperitive cool copacetic delectable delightful divine fair flavorsome good-tasting heavenly luscious mellow mouthwatering peachy relishing sapid saporific saporous savory scrumptious sugar-coated sweetened tasteful tasty toothy yummy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreeable repulsive unacceptable unattractive unpleasant unsatisfactory

WEAK

bitter distasteful sour unsavory untasty

Example Sentences

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It might end in something more palatable than a sweep — maybe they win a game? — but it’s going to end, and soon, and the Lakers need to reinforce their priorities before it does.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The group listed Anthropic’s Claude as a more palatable chatbot option.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his part has managed to parlay diplomatic criticism into something palatable for both sides: military cooperation.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Nomio has crammed the compounds found in about 6 pounds of broccoli into a liquid dose the size of a tequila shot—along with a little lemon and sugar to make it more palatable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

He listed all the different things his mother would put in it, like cauliflower, peas, onions, and his least favorite, turnips that masqueraded as the much more palatable potato until he bit into them.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

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