Definitions

palatable

[pal-uh-tuh-buhl] / ˈpæl ə tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

delicious, agreeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable agreeable appetizing attractive delicious enjoyable pleasant satisfactory tempting

STRONG

toothsome

WEAK

A-OK aperitive cool copacetic delectable delightful divine fair flavorsome good-tasting heavenly luscious mellow mouthwatering peachy relishing sapid saporific saporous savory scrumptious sugar-coated sweetened tasteful tasty toothy yummy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreeable repulsive unacceptable unattractive unpleasant unsatisfactory

WEAK

bitter distasteful sour unsavory untasty

Example Sentences

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When the new Rangers striker made it 2-1, then 3-1, a day of toil against the 10 men of Curacao - world ranking of 82 - turned into something altogether more palatable.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Le Pen has long sought to make the party she inherited from her father Jean-Marie more palatable, including by distancing it from the antisemitic legacy of a man convicted for Holocaust denial.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Jones’ film is a palatable, pleasing story of tenacity in the face of marginalization.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Sometimes it flattens the experience into palatable passive consumption.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

“So beauty to you is what’s palatable to everyone else? You’re drawing what you think everyone wants to see?” he asks gently.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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