palatable

• Beschreibt Speisen oder Getränke, die angenehm schmecken; im übertragenen Sinn auch etwas, das akzeptabel oder angenehm für den Verstand ist.

Describes food or drink that is pleasant to taste; also used figuratively to describe something that is acceptable or agreeable to the mind.

1. Pleasant to tasteB2formal

   Having a pleasant or acceptable taste.

   Schmackhaft

   • The chef made the dish more palatable with fresh herbs.
   • The medicine was not very palatable, but she took it anyway.
   • The wine was surprisingly palatable for its low price.

   Synonymeappetizingdelectabledeliciousflavorfulsavorytasty

   Antonymebitterdistastefultastelessunpalatableunsavory

2. Acceptable or agreeableC1formal

   Pleasant or acceptable to the mind or senses.

   Angenehm

   • The compromise was palatable to both sides of the negotiation.
   • His explanation was not palatable to the angry customers.
   • The idea of moving abroad became more palatable over time.

   Synonymeacceptableagreeableall rightfinenicepleasantpleasingsatisfactory

   Antonymedisagreeabledistastefulobjectionableunacceptableunpleasantunsavory