palatable
adjective
Pleasant to taste; acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings. Describes food that tastes good or ideas that are easy to accept.
Etymology
From Latin "palatum" (palate, roof of the mouth). The connection between physical taste and intellectual acceptance reflects how we "digest" ideas.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The chef made healthy food palatable even to picky eaters."
- 2.
"The proposal was presented in a palatable way to gain support."
- 3.
"Bitter truths are rarely palatable to those in power."
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Fun Fact
Our palate evolved to find nutritious foods palatable. Sweet tastes signaled energy-rich calories, while bitterness warned of potential toxins. Modern processed foods exploit these ancient preferences.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (P, A, L, A, T, A, B, L, E)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Words ending in "LE" are often good scoring opportunities.
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