tolerable

/'tɔlərəbl/
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tolerable

The climate is at least tolerable for a picnic in the park.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Capable of being endured or put up with; bearable: Describes something unpleasant or difficult that one can withstand or accept without excessive distress.
    • Moderately good or acceptable; passable: Describes something that is adequate or satisfactory, though not excellent.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The pain from the injury was tolerable with medication.
    • The hotel room was small but tolerable for a short stay.
    • He found the movie's plot to be tolerable, though not particularly original.
Advanced Usage
  • "barely tolerable": only just endurable or acceptable.
    • The noise from the construction site was barely tolerable.
  • "perfectly tolerable": completely acceptable or bearable.
    • The weather was perfectly tolerable for a walk in the park.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tolerate (verb): to allow or endure something without interference or opposition.
    • She could not tolerate his rude behavior.
  • Tolerance (noun): the ability or willingness to tolerate something.
    • He has a high tolerance for spicy food.
  • Intolerable (adjective): the opposite of tolerable; unbearable.
    • The heat in the room was intolerable.
Synonyms
  • Bearable: able to be endured.
  • Acceptable: satisfactory, though not outstanding.
  • Passable: just good enough to be accepted.
  • Endurable: able to be tolerated.
Antonyms
  • Intolerable: unbearable.
  • Unacceptable: not satisfactory or allowable.
  • Unbearable: too unpleasant or painful to endure.
tolerable

The climate is at least tolerable for a picnic in the park.

Adjective
  1. about average; acceptable
    • more than adequate as a secretary
  2. capable of being borne or endured
    • the climate is at least tolerable