palatability

How agreeable something tastes

Palatability is how acceptable or agreeable something is, especially to taste.

Food with high palatability is pleasant to eat.

The word extends beyond flavor to anything that must be swallowed figuratively: The proposal's palatability to shareholders remains uncertain.

Politicians often adjust positions to increase their palatability to voters.

appetizing

mouthwatering

Extremely appealing to eat

luscious · tasty · yummy · delicious · tempting · enticing · toothsome · flavorsome · ambrosial · sumptuous

taste

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

  • umamiFifth taste sensation
  • sweetTasting of sugar
  • sourSharp, biting taste

bitter · salty · tangy · zesty · succulent · juicy · mellow · rich · delicate · earthy

flavor

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

bitter · umami · tangy · zesty · citrusy · fruity · herbal · smoky · earthy · nutty

acceptability

edibility

Fitness for consumption

wholesomeness · safety · adequacy · suitability · permissibility · inoffensiveness · blandness · mildness · agreeableness

gourmet

delicacy

Refined sensitivity or rarity

artisanal · degustation · exquisite · sophisticated · fusion · truffle · caviar · farm-to-table · terroir · umami

satisfaction

fulfillment

State of achieved purpose

relish · indulgence · comfort · enjoyment · contentment · satisfaction · nourishment · heartiness · richness · fullness

Categories
Opposites
taste appeal

palatabilityunpalatability

Quality of tasting bad

distastefulness · repulsiveness · disgustingness · nauseousness · foulness

acceptability

palatabilityunpalatability

Quality of tasting bad

unacceptability · objectionableness · intolerability · repugnance · disagreeableness

Family

palate, palatable, unpalatable, palates, palatine, palatably

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