Acceptable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Acceptable is an adjective meaning Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.
Meaning
Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.
More Meanings
- Barely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
- Someone or something that is acceptable.
Example Sentences
We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff.
The designs were acceptable, but they were nothing special either.
Close to 3 percent of the acceptables are free of DMF teeth while none of the rejectables have fewer than 7 DMF teeth.
I think if post commanders of the unchaplained posts could employ acceptable clergymen […] then the needs might be met.
Word Forms
- acceptible
- acceptables
Synonyms for acceptable
Depending on context, synonyms include agreeable, amazing, awesome, beatific, bene, blissful.
Antonyms for acceptable
Common opposites include inacceptable, rejectable, unacceptable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include satisfactory, fit, good, tolerable, accepted, received.
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Sources & Attribution
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