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. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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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. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
My improvisations are tolerably good.
Translations
2 languagesForms
more tolerably, most tolerably| Comparative | more tolerably Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most tolerably |
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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