hyperpalatable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Extremely palatable; often applied to ultraprocessed foods designed to appeal to consumers.

Word forms

hyperpalatable more hyperpalatable most hyperpalatable

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Hellenic *hupér Ancient Greek ῠ̔πέρ (hŭpér) Ancient Greek ῠ̔περ- (hŭper-)der. English hyper- Proto-Indo-European *pleth₂-? Proto-Indo-European *pel-? Proto-Indo-European *pleh₂-osder. Latin palātumder. Old French palatbor. Middle English palate English palate Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English palatable English hyperpalatable From hyper- + palatable.

Synonyms

superdelicious scrumptious delicious ambrosial appetizing dainty delectable delish exquisite finger-lickin' good flavorful flavorous flavorsome gustful lekker lickerish lip-smacking luscious moreish mouthwatering nummy ono palatable sapid savory scrummy tasteful tasty toothful toothsome yummy

Related words

hyperpalatability addictive habit-forming irresistible

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