palatable

adjective/ˈpælətəbəl/

Frequency rank: #12,298 most common English word

Meaning

Pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind; agreeable enough to be accepted.

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Example sentence

The chef adjusted the seasoning until the dish became palatable to even the most critical diners.

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