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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Jones’ film is a palatable, pleasing story of tenacity in the face of marginalization.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

She finds the idea of limiting scrolling much more palatable than a total ban.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

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

While the stories have connections to what is happening in the real world today, the science-fiction context provides just enough distance from reality to make any underlying moral lessons palatable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“So beauty to you is what’s palatable to everyone else? You’re drawing what you think everyone wants to see?” he asks gently.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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