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palatable

adjective

Simple meaning

Pleasing to the taste.

Pronunciation

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paluhtuhbuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈpælətəbəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Pleasing to the taste, tasty.

  2. Acceptable to the taste or mind

  3. figurative

    Tolerable, acceptable.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Pleasing to the taste, tasty.

Used this way, palatable is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Antonyms

Sense: pleasing to the taste or tasty

unpalatable

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