palatably
- adverb
- /ˈpælətəbli/
- The dish was prepared palatably for the guests.
Examples
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The chef prepared the vegetables so palatably that even the children enjoyed them.
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The book explains complex theories palatably, making them accessible to a wider audience.
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She expressed her criticism palatably, ensuring that no one felt offended.
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She presented her ideas palatably during the meeting.
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The chef prepared the dish so that it was palatably seasoned, making it enjoyable for everyone at the table.
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She made sure the presentation of the meal was palatably appealing to encourage her guests to try the new recipe.
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Although healthy, the smoothie was not palatably sweet enough for her taste.
Synonyms
In a friendly and enjoyable way
In a very pleasant way that makes you feel happy
In a very pleasant way that gives strong pleasure to the senses, especially taste
In a way that makes someone feel happy
In a pleasant way that feels nice
In a pleasing way that makes you feel happy about the result
In a way that feels pleasant
In a pleasant way that gives pleasure
In a very pleasant and often delicious way
In a way that tastes very sweet and rich
In a way that tastes good
In a way that has a strong, pleasant taste and makes food enjoyable
Antonyms
How Tasty
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Palatably comes from palate, the roof of your mouth, so the word is closely tied to taste. With the ending -able meaning 'able to be', palatably means 'in a way that is pleasant to the taste' and also 'in a way that is acceptable or pleasing'.