eatable
Fit for eating
Eatable means fit to be eaten—not spoiled, poisonous, or otherwise inedible.
The word overlaps with edible but carries a slightly lower bar: something eatable won't harm you, while something edible suggests it's actually meant to be food.
The berries looked questionable but proved eatable.
As a noun, eatables are food items, though the usage sounds dated.
Highly pleasing to taste
- tastyGood to eat
- flavorfulHaving strong taste
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- appetizingStimulating desire for food
scrumptious · delectable · mouthwatering · yummy · luscious · toothsome · succulent · palatable
Item fit to eat
- ingestibleCapable of being swallowed
- digestibleAble to be absorbed
- consumableDesigned to be depleted
- chewableCan be bitten through
swallowable · wholesome · safe · nontoxic · harmless · suitable · prepared · cooked
delicious
Highly pleasing to taste
appetizing · scrumptious · delectable · mouthwatering · yummy · luscious · toothsome · succulent · palatable · ambrosial
comestible
Item fit to eat
- ingestibleCapable of being swallowed
- digestibleAble to be absorbed
- consumableDesigned to be depleted
chewable · swallowable · wholesome · safe · nontoxic · harmless · suitable · prepared · cooked · ripe
snack
Light between-meal fare
treat · provisions · fare · grub · nosh · victuals · viands · foodstuff · comestibles · groceries
beverage
Liquid for consumption
refreshment · juice · tea · coffee · milk · water · broth · smoothie · cocoa · infusion
eatableunpalatable
Unpleasant to taste
disgusting · revolting · nauseating · repulsive · undelicious
eatableindigestible
Cannot be absorbed
unwholesome · undigestible · nondigestible · unhealthful · harmful