CEFR C1

palatable

adjective

Meaning

Pleasant or acceptable to the taste; also, acceptable or satisfactory to the mind or feelings.

Examples

The chef managed to make the healthy dish surprisingly palatable for the children.
While the proposal wasn't perfect, it was palatable enough for both parties to agree.

Synonyms: tasty, appetizing, agreeable, acceptable, savory

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palatable (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpælətəbl/

Definition

Pleasant or acceptable to the taste; also, acceptable or satisfactory to the mind or feelings.

Examples

The chef managed to make the healthy dish surprisingly palatable for the children.
While the proposal wasn't perfect, it was palatable enough for both parties to agree.
After a long hike, even plain water can be incredibly palatable.

How to Use palatable

palatable to (prepositional phrase): Acceptable or pleasing to someone or something. — "The new policy was not palatable to all employees."

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