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palatable

pal·at·a·ble

palatable

 
 
pronunciation:
pae l t bl
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste.
The dish didn't look very appetizing but it was surprisingly palatable.
synonyms:
agreeable, savory
antonyms:
unpalatable
similar words:
appetizing, delectable, delicious, flavorful, pleasant, sapid, satisfying, tasty
definition 2: acceptable or pleasing to the mind or emotions.
I didn't find either of the suggestions particularly palatable, but I couldn't think of another option that would please me any better.
synonyms:
agreeable, pleasant
antonyms:
disagreeable, unpalatable
similar words:
appetizing, delectable, enjoyable, nice, sapid, satisfying
derivations: palatably (adv.), palatability (n.)