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palatably

palatably

7.4
In a way that tastes nice or is easy to accept
  • adverb
  • /ˈpælətəbli/
translation icon : palatable
  • The dish was prepared palatably for the guests.

Examples

  • The chef prepared the vegetables so palatably that even the children enjoyed them.

  • The book explains complex theories palatably, making them accessible to a wider audience.

  • She expressed her criticism palatably, ensuring that no one felt offended.

  • She presented her ideas palatably during the meeting.

  • The chef prepared the dish so that it was palatably seasoned, making it enjoyable for everyone at the table.

  • She made sure the presentation of the meal was palatably appealing to encourage her guests to try the new recipe.

  • Although healthy, the smoothie was not palatably sweet enough for her taste.

Synonyms

pleasantly
vspalatably
50 1.0

In a friendly and enjoyable way

leans more toward acceptability in taste or in feelings
delightfully
vspalatably
21 1.8

In a very pleasant way that makes you feel happy

is less intense and includes mere acceptability to taste or mind
deliciously
vspalatably
19 2.3

In a very pleasant way that gives strong pleasure to the senses, especially taste

is more general, covering taste or mental acceptability
pleasingly
vspalatably
3 3.4

In a way that makes someone feel happy

adds that sense of being acceptable to taste or to feelings
agreeably
vspalatably
3 2.3

In a pleasant way that feels nice

stresses acceptability to taste or to the mind rather than mild pleasantness
satisfyingly
vspalatably
1 3.4

In a pleasing way that makes you feel happy about the result

focuses more on being acceptable to taste or to emotions
pleasurably
vspalatably
1 3.4

In a way that feels pleasant

adds a possible taste acceptability aspect alongside enjoyment
enjoyably
vspalatably
1 1.3

In a pleasant way that gives pleasure

may refer to taste acceptability as well as general enjoyment
delectably
vspalatably
1 4.5

In a very pleasant and often delicious way

is broader, meaning pleasant to taste or acceptable to feelings
lusciously
vspalatably
1 6.9

In a way that tastes very sweet and rich

is broader, applying to taste acceptability or pleasant feelings
tastily
vspalatably
3.7

In a way that tastes good

includes that taste sense but also mental or emotional acceptability
flavorfully
vspalatably
  • US
3.6

In a way that has a strong, pleasant taste and makes food enjoyable

can mean tasty but also acceptable to the mind or feelings

Antonyms

In an unpleasant way, often because it tastes bad or is hard to accept

How Tasty

deliciously
19 2.3
palatably
7.4
blandly
4 5.2

Surface Forms

palatably positive

Morphology

palatably = palatable (transparent) = palat + able + ly

Formed by a regular adverbial suffix '-ly' from the adjective 'palatable', so the relation is clear.

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'.