English Explanatory Dictionary

palatable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pleasing to the taste, tasty.
  2. Tolerable, acceptable.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ en-us-palatable.ogg en-au-palatable.ogg

Word forms

palatable more palatable most palatable palateable

Etymology

Etymology tree 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 From palate + -able.

Synonyms

ambrosial appetizing dainty delectable delicious 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

Antonyms

unpalatable

Related words

palatability palate

Derived words

hyperpalatable impalatable nonpalatable palatableness palatably
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