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giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses I always associate the palatable aroma of roasting turkey with Thanksgiving

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How is the word palatable different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of palatable are appetizing, savory, tasty, and toothsome. While all these words 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

When could appetizing be used to replace palatable?

In some situations, the words appetizing and palatable are roughly equivalent. However, appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

When would savory be a good substitute for palatable?

The meanings of savory and palatable largely overlap; however, savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

When is it sensible to use tasty instead of palatable?

The words tasty and palatable can be used in similar contexts, but tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

In what contexts can toothsome take the place of palatable?

While the synonyms toothsome and palatable are close in meaning, toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

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Recent Examples of palatable In my view, the only palatable approach is to designate any open seat as forever term limited. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2025 Union gets candid about how playing the best friend to white women leads due to her palatable mainstream look dots most of her early résumé, while Davis dishes on how few leading roles there are for women of her age and hue. Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025 Now, onto all the standout home deals our WWD shopping editors have already managed to ID: just the things for making spring cleaning finally palatable. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025 Proponents aim to mitigate public fears and present a more palatable image by associating it with cutting-edge AI. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for palatable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatable
Adjective
  • Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
  • On bord, the Norse flight attendants were pleasant and service was frequent.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Middle Colenso Farm is a series of old stone farm buildings, updated with tasteful interiors and sculpted gravel paths through beautiful lush subtropical vegetation.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
  • It was recently renovated and features tasteful interior finishes and furniture.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Buyers are also seeking out plants that serve a specific purpose—whether for edible gardening, wildlife conservation or air purification.
    Tammy Sons, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Reyes and Sotto were admittedly nervous about how their guests, especially their elders, would feel about the edible wedding invitations.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As for that delightful scent McGuinness referenced?
    Victoria Moorhouse, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Inside the delightful Pasadena Showcase House of Design, where maximalism is in.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The surgery was difficult due to Bolsonaro’s prior surgeries and stab wound, but Sunday’s procedure did not have unexpected complications and the result was satisfactory, doctors said, adding that hospital visits for now should be limited to family.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
  • According to the complaint, Combs allegedly said the act wasn’t satisfactory and threatened Doe with violence afterward.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Palatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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