Tolerably
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɑləɹəbli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Tolerably is an adverb meaning In a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.
Meaning
In a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.
More Meanings
- (dated) Reasonably; acceptably; somewhat.
Example Sentences
I don't like the music, but it's tolerably quiet.
With a small knife or larding pin, cut holes in the beef, to receive the bacon thus prepared; place the lardings tolerably thick and even; rub the beef over with the remainder of the seasoning […]
At least, he may claim that we should bring to him a tolerably patient and receptive mind, not a repelling, refusive mind; in a word, that we should treat him with decency, if we profess to attend to him at all.
Synonyms for tolerably
Depending on context, synonyms include acceptably, so-so.
Antonyms for tolerably
Common opposites include intolerably, unacceptably.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acceptably, so-so, entire, indifferently, tolerantly, bearably.
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