Tolerable

/ˈtɒl.ə.rə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Able to be endured or accepted; bearable.

The pain was tolerable, allowing him to continue his work.

Acceptable or satisfactory, but not outstanding or excellent.

The movie was tolerable, but I wouldn’t recommend it as a must-see.

Moderately good; not too bad.

The weather is tolerable for a day at the beach, even if it’s not perfect.

From Latin 'tolerabilis', from 'tolerare' meaning 'to bear'.

tolerable limits

The range of conditions or values that can be accepted without adverse effects.

tolerable risk

A level of risk that is considered acceptable in a given situation.

tolerate

To allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something without interference.

tolerance

The ability or willing to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

So-so

The concert was so-so, it was tolerable but not amazing.

Mediocre

Her performance was tolerable, just mediocre compared to the others.