passably

/'pɑ:səbli/
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passably

The shoes are priced passably.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • To a moderately sufficient extent or degree; fairly; reasonably: Indicates that something meets a basic standard or is acceptable, though not exceptional. It describes a level of quality or performance that is adequate or satisfactory.
Usage
  • General Use: Used to modify adjectives or other adverbs to indicate a moderate, acceptable degree.
    • The food was passably good. (The food was acceptable or fairly good.)
    • She speaks French passably. (She speaks French to a reasonably competent degree.)
  • Position in Sentence: Typically placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "Passably" vs. "Fairly/Reasonably": While often interchangeable, "passably" can sometimes imply a lower threshold of satisfaction, merely meeting the minimum requirement, whereas "fairly" or "reasonably" might suggest a slightly more positive assessment.
    • The hotel room was passably clean. (It was acceptably clean, but you might still notice some dust.)
    • The hotel room was reasonably clean. (It was quite clean, meeting expectations.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Passable (adjective): Just good enough to be acceptable; adequate.
    • The road was rough but passable.
  • Impassably (adverb): To such a degree as to be impossible to pass through or overcome.
    • The road was blocked impassably by snow.
Synonyms
  • Fairly: To a moderate degree.
  • Reasonably: To a fair or acceptable degree.
  • Adequately: To a satisfactory or acceptable level.
  • Tolerably: To a degree that can be endured or accepted.
Antonyms
  • Exceptionally: To an unusually high degree.
  • Extremely: To a very high degree.
  • Unacceptably: To a degree that is not satisfactory.
  • Inadequately: To an insufficient degree.
Notes on Meaning
  • The word "passably" focuses on meeting a basic, often minimal, standard. It is frequently used in contexts where the outcome is satisfactory but not impressive. It does not convey strong praise.
passably

The shoes are priced passably.

Adverb
  1. to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
    • pretty big
    • pretty bad
    • jolly decent of him
    • the shoes are priced reasonably
    • he is fairly clever with computers

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