Tolerable: meaning, definitions and examples
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tolerable
[ ˈtɒlərəbl ]
in a situation
Capable of being endured; bearable; moderately good or agreeable.
Synonyms
acceptable, bearable, endurable, satisfactory
Examples of usage
- It was a tolerable movie, nothing special.
- The heat was tolerable thanks to the breeze.
- She found the job tolerable, but not fulfilling.
in a person
Capable of being tolerated; not excessively unpleasant or offensive.
Synonyms
acceptable, endurable, manageable, passable
Examples of usage
- She was a tolerable companion, even if a bit boring.
- His behavior was tolerable until he started making offensive comments.
Translations
Translations of the word "tolerable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tolerável
🇮🇳 सहनशील
🇩🇪 erträglich
🇮🇩 dapat ditoleransi
🇺🇦 терпимий
🇵🇱 znośny
🇯🇵 耐えられる
🇫🇷 tolérable
🇪🇸 tolerable
🇹🇷 katlanılabilir
🇰🇷 참을 수 있는
🇸🇦 محتمل
🇨🇿 snesitelný
🇸🇰 znesiteľný
🇨🇳 可忍受的
🇸🇮 znosen
🇮🇸 þolanlegur
🇰🇿 шыдамды
🇬🇪 შემწყნარებელი
🇦🇿 dözülən
🇲🇽 tolerable
Word origin
The word 'tolerable' originated from the Latin word 'tolerabilis', meaning 'that can be endured'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century. Over time, the word has evolved to describe something that is bearable or acceptable. The concept of tolerance and endurance is central to the meaning of 'tolerable'.