tolerably

Thân thiện

She plays tennis tolerably well.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In an acceptable or adequate manner; to a degree that can be endured or accepted. It describes something done well enough to be satisfactory, but not exceptionally or very well.

Usage

The adverb "tolerably" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate a moderate, passable, or acceptable level of quality or degree. It often implies a level that is sufficient but not impressive.

Examples

• Modifying a verb:
  • She plays tennis tolerably. (Her tennis skill is acceptable or adequate.)
  • He speaks French tolerably well for a beginner.
• Modifying an adjective:
  • The food was tolerably good. (The food was fairly good or acceptable.)
  • After some rest, I felt tolerably well again.

Advanced Usage

• "Tolerably certain/sure": Fairly certain or reasonably sure.
  • I am tolerably certain that the meeting is at 3 PM.
• Used to soften a positive statement, implying it is not as strong as it could be.
  • The movie was tolerably entertaining, but I wouldn't watch it again.

Variants and Related Words

• Tolerable (adjective): Able to be endured or accepted; fairly good.
  • The pain was tolerable.
  • He lives in tolerable comfort.
• Tolerate (verb): To allow or endure something without prohibition or interference.
  • The school does not tolerate bullying.
• Tolerance (noun): The ability or willingness to tolerate something.
  • She has a high tolerance for pain.

Synonyms

• Acceptably
• Adequately
• Passably
• Reasonably
• Fairly
• Moderately

Antonyms

• Intolerably
• Unacceptably
• Exceptionally (in the sense of outstanding quality)
• Extremely
• Wonderfully

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
   • she plays tennis tolerably

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acceptably
• so-so