tolerable

[ˈtɑːlərəbl]

tolerable Definition

• 1. able to be endured or tolerated
• 2. moderately good; not bad but not very good

Using tolerable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tolerable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pain was tolerable, but still uncomfortable.

• Example

  The food was tolerable, but not great.

• Example

  The movie was tolerable, but not worth watching again.

tolerable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tolerable

• bearable
• endurable
• acceptable
• passable
• adequate

Antonyms for tolerable

• intolerable
• unbearable
• insufferable

Phrases with tolerable

• tolerable limit

  the maximum level of something that can be endured or tolerated

  Example

  The noise from the construction site had exceeded the tolerable limit.

• tolerable standard

  a level of quality that is acceptable but not exceptional

  Example

  The company's products were of tolerable standard, but they needed to improve to stay competitive.

• tolerable compromise

  an agreement or settlement that is acceptable to all parties involved, even if it is not ideal

  Example

  The two sides reached a tolerable compromise after weeks of negotiations.

Origins of tolerable

from Old French 'tolerable', from Latin 'tolerabilis', from 'tolerare' meaning 'to endure'

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Summary: tolerable in Brief

The term 'tolerable' [ˈtɑːlərəbl] refers to something that can be endured or tolerated, or something that is moderately good but not great. It can be used to describe physical or emotional discomfort, as well as the quality of an object or experience. Examples include 'The pain was tolerable, but still uncomfortable,' and 'The food was tolerable, but not great.'