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Palatable vs Tasteful - What's the difference?

palatable | tasteful |

As adjectives the difference between palatable and tasteful

is that palatable is pleasing to the taste, tasty while tasteful is having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.

palatable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Pleasing to the taste, tasty.
  • For some instant noodles make a palatable , if not especially nutritious, meal.
  • Tolerable, acceptable.
  • The agreement was palatable to both of them.

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    tasteful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate
  • :Her home was decorated with tasteful , classical furnishings.
  • Having a high relish; savoury.
  • * Alexander Pope
  • Tasteful herbs.
  • (colloquial): gay; fashionable.
  • Antonyms

    * gaudy

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