tolerably
tol·er·a·bly
tolerably · more tolerably · most tolerably
In a tolerable mannerIn a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.
UK/ˈtɒləɹəbli/US/ˈtɑləɹəbli/
» Near the coast, onshore breezes keep even hot days tolerably cool.
In Küstennähe bleibt es durch den Wind vom Meer selbst an heißen Tagen erträglich kühl.
Meaning
2 sensesIn a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.
I don't like the music, but it's tolerably quiet.
(dated)Reasonably; acceptably; somewhat.
More definitions
- in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
Examples
2 sentencesNear the coast, onshore breezes keep even hot days tolerably cool.
deIn Küstennähe bleibt es durch den Wind vom Meer selbst an heißen Tagen erträglich kühl.
My improvisations are tolerably good.
Translations
2 languagesForms
more tolerably, most tolerably| Comparative | more tolerably Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most tolerably |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner:acceptablyso-so
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedtolerable
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb