Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

passably

Adverb

/ˈpæs.ə.bli/

Definition

To a moderate degree; fairly well.

Examples

She sang passably well at the talent show, but didn’t win first place.
The meal was passably good, but not something I’d choose to order again.
His performance was passably entertaining, yet it lacked the spark to captivate the audience.

Meaning

The term ‘passably’ indicates something that is acceptable but not exceptional. It suggests a certain level of adequacy that meets basic requirements without exceeding them.