Main Entry:

pal·at·able

Pronunciation:

\ˈpa-lə-tə-bəl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1664

1 : agreeable to the palate or taste 2 : agreeable or acceptable to the mind

— pal·at·abil·i·ty \ˌpa-lə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— pal·at·able·ness noun

— pal·at·ably \ˈpa-lə-tə-blē\ adverb

synonyms palatable, appetizing, savory, tasty, toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste. palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable <butterflies that birds find palatable>. appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste <appetizing hors d'oeuvres>. savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness <dumplings with savory fillings>. tasty implies a pronounced taste <a tart and tasty pie>. toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness <an enticing array of toothsome desserts>.