# palatable

/ˈpæɫətəbəɫ/ (US) · /pˈælətəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/palatable
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

having a pleasant enough taste to eat or drink. It can also describe an idea or suggestion that is easy to accept.

For teachers: pleasant to the taste or acceptable to the mind. Often used figuratively to describe proposals or conditions that are satisfactory or agreeable.

## Examples

- The chef made the healthy vegetables more palatable for the children.
- The committee had to find a palatable compromise that both the union and the management would agree to sign.
- While the initial draft of the treaty was rejected, the revised version included enough concessions to make the terms palatable to the smaller member states.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'find' or 'make'.

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