Word meaning
palatable
adjective · PAL-uh-tuh-bul
What does palatable mean?
Palatable means pleasant to taste; also, acceptable or satisfactory.
Palatable in a sentence
“The compromise was palatable to both sides.”
Synonyms for palatable
- tasty
- acceptable
- agreeable
Where does palatable come from?
From Latin palatum, "palate."
How to remember palatable
- Say it out loud a few times: PAL-uh-tuh-bul.
- Write one sentence of your own using palatable, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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