Palatable

Pronunciation: /ˈpælətəbəl/

Definitions of palatable

adjective having a pleasant or agreeable taste; acceptable or satisfactory

Example Sentences

A1 The soup was very palatable.

A2 The chef prepared a palatable meal for the guests.

B1 The restaurant is known for its palatable dishes.

B2 The wine paired perfectly with the palatable cheese.

C1 The delicate flavors of the dish made it exceptionally palatable.

C2 The chef's skillful use of spices made the dish truly palatable.

Examples of palatable in a Sentence

formal The chef ensured that the dish was not only visually appealing but also palatable.

informal I'm not sure if I'll find the new restaurant's menu palatable, but I'm willing to give it a try.

slang I didn't think the food would be any good, but it turned out to be surprisingly palatable.

figurative His explanation of the complex topic was presented in a way that was palatable to even the most novice listeners.

Grammatical Forms of palatable

• past tense: palatability
• plural: palatables
• comparative: more palatable
• superlative: most palatable
• present tense: palatable
• future tense: will be palatable
• perfect tense: has been palatable
• continuous tense: is being palatable
• singular: palatable
• positive degree: palatable
• infinitive: to palatable
• gerund: palating
• participle: palated

Origin and Evolution of palatable

First Known Use: 1619 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'palatable' originated from the Latin word 'palātābilis' which means 'pleasing to the taste'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'palatable' has evolved to not only describe food that is pleasing to the taste but also anything that is acceptable or agreeable in general.