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单词 tolerable
释义

tolerable

adjective

tol·​er·​a·​ble ˈtä-lə-rə-bəl How to pronounce tolerable (audio)
ˈtäl-rə-;
ˈtä-lər-bəl
1
: capable of being borne or endured
tolerable pain
2
: moderately good or agreeable : passable
a tolerable singing voice
tolerability
ˌtä-lə-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce tolerable (audio)
ˌtäl-rə-
noun
tolerably
ˈtä-lə-rə-blē How to pronounce tolerable (audio)
ˈtäl-rə-;
ˈtä-lər-blē
adverb

Synonyms

  • bearable
  • endurable
  • sufferable
  • supportable
  • sustainable
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Example Sentences

The heat was tolerable for only a short time. stubbing your toe is at least a more tolerable pain than breaking your foot
Recent Examples on the Web Activists have to create political pressure at the grassroots level in order to get the general public thinking about what is and is not tolerable in society. Bryce Urbany, Cassie Spodak, CNN, 25 May 2021 His actions raise questions about whether the disenfranchisement of felons should be tolerable in a democracy. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 3 May 2021 The battery life is quite poor, but the noise is tolerable. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 The tax break, Fleischer explained, had been tolerable in the 1950s and 1960s because the private equity business was, back then, dominated by individual investors with limited access to capital. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 Tomorrow night: Skies are mainly clear, and humidity is tolerable. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 2 July 2022 Ads are tolerable, as long as we’re not forced to watch too many. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 29 May 2022 Operating at 16% efficiency on the power play might be tolerable. Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 Some tweaks can reduce pill burden, and may be more tolerable. Ravi Gupta And Joseph S. Ross, STAT, 18 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tolerable

adjective

tol·​er·​a·​ble ˈtä-lə-rə-bəl How to pronounce tolerable (audio)
1
: capable of being put up with
I still have pain, but it's tolerable.
2
: fairly good
tolerable weather

tolerable

adjective

1
as in endurable
capable of being endured stubbing your toe is at least a more tolerable pain than breaking your foot

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • endurable
  • sufferable
  • bearable
  • sustainable
  • acceptable
  • survivable
  • supportable
  • adequate
  • satisfactory
  • livable
  • allowable
  • reasonable
  • liveable
  • permissible
  • admissible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • intolerable
  • unbearable
  • unendurable
  • painful
  • terrible
  • awful
  • insufferable
  • bad
  • horrible
  • dreadful
  • appalling
  • unacceptable
  • unfortunate
  • insupportable
  • harsh
  • cruel
  • horrid
  • hideous
  • wretched
  • frightful
  • horrendous
  • excruciating
  • ghastly
  • vile
  • dire
  • shocking
  • vicious
  • unsupportable
  • gruesome
  • horrifying
  • monstrous
  • torturous
  • extreme
  • nightmarish
  • agonizing
  • rotten
  • nasty
  • harrowing
  • acute
  • lurid
  • intense
  • grisly
  • macabre
  • repulsive
  • obnoxious
  • deplorable
  • repugnant
  • distasteful
  • loathsome
  • abhorrent
  • disgusting
  • offensive
  • revolting
  • tormenting
  • sickening
  • nauseating
  • evil
  • odious
  • noxious
  • abominable
  • piercing
  • unspeakable
  • heinous
  • grewsome
  • foul
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2
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the accommodations are tolerable though not exactly luxurious

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • adequate
  • decent
  • satisfactory
  • fine
  • acceptable
  • good
  • okay
  • respectable
  • serviceable
  • passable
  • useful
  • bearable
  • all right
  • endurable
  • OK
  • suitable
  • fairish
  • agreeable
  • minimal
  • sufferable
  • average
  • worthy
  • mediocre
  • up to snuff
  • satisfying
  • appropriate
  • indifferent
  • middling
  • ordinary
  • standard
  • fair
  • unexceptional
  • common
  • fitting
  • proper
  • correct
  • due
  • seemly
  • so-so
  • right
  • meet
  • gratifying
  • run-of-the-mill
  • run-of-the-mine
  • second-rate
  • run-of-mine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unacceptable
  • inadequate
  • unsatisfactory
  • insufficient
  • lacking
  • objectionable
  • disagreeable
  • useless
  • deficient
  • unsuitable
  • improper
  • unworthy
  • wrong
  • bad
  • unfit
  • indecent
  • imperfect
  • wanting
  • pitiful
  • cheap
  • defective
  • incomplete
  • intolerable
  • lamentable
  • short
  • insufficient
  • poor
  • unbearable
  • shoddy
  • meager
  • faulty
  • unendurable
  • mean
  • insufferable
  • scanty
  • meagre
  • shabby
  • spare
  • skimpy
  • miserable
  • maximum
  • great
  • disreputable
  • optimal
  • extreme
  • miserly
  • special
  • stingy
  • atrocious
  • optimum
  • dissatisfying
  • wretched
  • vile
  • execrable
  • exceptional
  • superior
  • supreme
  • unparalleled
  • exquisite
  • wonderful
  • splendid
  • terrific
  • unmatched
  • superb
  • divine
  • fancy
  • prime
  • noble
  • matchless
  • premium
  • neat
  • mean
  • marvelous
  • stellar
  • peerless
  • marvellous
  • top
  • heavenly
  • classic
  • niggardly
  • unsurpassed
  • dandy
  • superlative
  • swell
  • fabulous
  • grand
  • sensational
  • capital
  • sterling
  • par excellence
  • preeminent
  • keen
  • nifty
  • banner
  • maximized
  • boss
  • first-class
  • groovy
  • high-grade
  • first-rate
  • supernal
  • top-notch
  • crackerjack
  • tip-top
  • jim-dandy
  • bang-up
  • A1
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