English Explanatory Dictionary

drinkable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Able to be drunk (as liquid).
  2. Safe to drink.
  3. Of good or satisfactory quality.
noun
  1. That which can be drunk.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

drinkable more drinkable most drinkable drinkables

Etymology

From Middle English drinkable, drynkeable, equivalent to drink + -able.

Synonyms

chuggable downable drinkable potulent quaffable potable drinkworthy safe to drink

Antonyms

impotable undrinkable nonpotable unpotable

Related words

potent drink

Derived words

drinkableness
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