Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tolerable
adjective
/ˈtɒlərəbl/
Definition
Able to be endured or accepted; not too bad.
Examples
- The noise from the construction was tolerable during the day.
- She found the temperature in the room to be tolerable.
- His excuses were tolerable, but only to a certain extent.
Meaning
Tolerable refers to something that is bearable or can be dealt with, even if it is not ideal or desirable.
Synonyms
- bearable
- acceptable
- endurable
- permissible
- passable
