Definition

Something that is pleasant or acceptable to taste or to the mind.

Example

The chef prepared a palatable dish that everyone enjoyed.

Conversation

Have you tried the new restaurant downtown?

Yeah, I went there last weekend, and the food was quite palatable.

That's great to hear! What did you order?

I had the pasta, and it was very satisfying and palatable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Palatable is formed from "palatabilis" (from Latin, meaning pleasing to the palate) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word describes something that is capable of being pleasing to the taste.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'pleasing to the palate' — that's what palatable means.

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