drinkable
2 antonyms for drinkable — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Fit or safe to be drunk, especially used of water.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Fit or safe to be drunk, especially used of water.
“The tap water here is perfectly drinkable.”
potable
drinkworthy
Opposites
undrinkable
impotable
2. adjective
Of an alcoholic drink, especially wine, pleasant enough to be worth drinking.
“It's not a great wine, but it's perfectly drinkable.”
Opposites
undrinkable
Antonyms
undrinkable
impotable
How to use drinkable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
drinkable water
perfectly drinkable
a drinkable wine
barely drinkable
It is an everyday, neutral word suitable for both casual and formal contexts.
Etymology
Drinkable comes from Middle English, where it was formed from drink with the ending -able, giving the sense of something capable of being drunk.
Full origin of drinkable →Frequently asked questions
What does drinkable mean?
It describes something, usually water or a drink, that is safe or pleasant to drink.
Is drinkable the same as potable?
They are close synonyms when talking about water, though potable is the more technical or formal term.
What is the opposite of drinkable?
The usual opposite is undrinkable, meaning unsafe or unpleasant to drink.
