# palatable

**Pronunciation:** /ˈpælətəbl/ · PAL-uh-tuh-bul

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** 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.
- After a long hike, even plain water can be incredibly palatable.

## Synonyms

- tasty — Simple and common, refers only to food taste.
- appetizing — Suggests something looks or smells good, making one want to eat it.
- agreeable — More general, can apply to taste, ideas, or situations.
- acceptable — Focuses on meeting a minimum standard, often for non-food contexts.
- savory — Specifically refers to a salty or spicy taste, not sweet, and often implies richness.

## Antonyms

- unpalatable — Direct opposite, unpleasant to taste or unacceptable.
- distasteful — Offensive or unpleasant, often morally or aesthetically.
- inedible — Cannot be eaten, usually due to being spoiled or poisonous.

## Common patterns

- palatable to — Acceptable or pleasing to someone or something. — The new policy was not palatable to all employees.

## Collocations

- make palatable — They tried to make the difficult news palatable by delivering it gently.
- palatable solution — Finding a palatable solution for everyone involved was challenging.

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