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palatable Meaning & Definition

/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

What Does Palatable Mean?

As an adjective, palatable means Pleasing to the taste, tasty. It is also used to mean Tolerable, acceptable.

Quick Facts About Palatable

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation//ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl//
Syllables1
Antonymsunpalatable
Comparative / superlativemore palatable, most palatable

Palatable Definition (Adjective)

  1. Pleasing to the taste, tasty.

    For some instant noodles make a palatable, if not especially nutritious, meal.

  2. Tolerable, acceptable.

    The agreement was palatable to both of them.

Synonyms of Palatable

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Antonyms of Palatable

Palatable in a Sentence

For some instant noodles make a palatable, if not especially nutritious, meal.

The agreement was palatable to both of them.

Word Forms & Grammar

palatable (comparative more palatable, superlative most palatable)

Words That Rhyme With Palatable

Origin of Palatable

From palate + -able.

Palatable Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of palatable is //ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Palatable

What part of speech is palatable?

Palatable is an adjective.

What is the opposite of palatable?

The opposite of palatable is unpalatable.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of palatable?

The comparative form is more palatable and the superlative form is most palatable.

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