PALATABLE


Meaning of PALATABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pælətəb(ə)l ]

1.

If you describe food or drink as palatable , you mean that it tastes pleasant. ( FORMAL )

...flavourings and preservatives, designed to make the food look more palatable.

≠ unpalatable

ADJ

2.

If you describe something such as an idea or method as palatable , you mean that people are willing to accept it.

...a palatable way of sacking staff...

= acceptable

≠ unpalatable

ADJ

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