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Synonyms of edible

9 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for edible is eatable. Other synonyms of edible are comestible. The opposite of edible is inedible.

Synonyms and similar words for edible

adjectiveCapable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.

  • esculent formalSuitable for eating; eatable, edible.

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Opposite of edible

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • inedibleNot edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat.
  • uneatableNot eatable; not fit for eating.

Meaning of edible

  1. adjective Capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.
  2. adjective Capable of being eaten without disgust or disrelish.
  3. adjective In which edible plants are grown for human consumption.

Full definition of edible

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Questions about synonyms of edible

What is another word for edible?
Edible has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as eatable and comestible.
What is the opposite of edible?
The opposite of edible is inedible.
What does edible mean?
Edible means capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: edible (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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