tolerable — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable.

   Synonyms

   livablesufferablewithstandable

   Antonyms

   intolerableunendurable

2. Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.

   Synonyms

   lacklustermiddlingadequategood enough

   Antonyms

   excellentterrible

   Examples

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   A cabled despatch is better than nothing, but a voicecast of tolerable quality is preferable, and in certain types of story a voicecast with live or recorded actuality is best of all.

3. Such as to be tolerated or countenanced; permissible; allowable.

   Synonyms

   acceptableadmissiblesufferable

   Antonyms

   intolerableunacceptable

4. In fair health; passably well.

   Synonyms

   all rightfineOK

   Antonyms

   healthy as a horsepoorly

Adverb

1. tolerably; passably; moderately.

   Usage

   • dialectal

Adjective

1. capable of being borne or endured

   Antonyms

   intolerable

   Examples

   the climate is at least tolerable

2. about average; acceptable

   Synonyms

   adequatepassablefair to middling

   Examples

   more than adequate as a secretary