passably

adverb

Definition of passablynext
as in fine
in a satisfactory way looking for a business partner who is experienced as well as passably responsible

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Recent Examples of passably That creates bloated models that do many things passably well but few things reliably well. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passably
  1. fine
  2. good
  3. nicely
  4. alright
  5. well
  6. decently
  7. respectably
  8. acceptably
Adverb
  • Drugstore shampoos work just fine, if not, better than some of their more expensive counterparts.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Conclude with scallop crudo and homemade tortellini at the property’s fine-dining restaurant, where the atmosphere is that of an intimate club and guests and servers are on a first-name basis.
    — Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • That includes whether the 16 jobs are good-paying professional careers, hourly wage jobs, or something else.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Besides good-paying jobs, development translates into building permit revenue for municipalities, some of which are experiencing boom times not seen since the start of the pandemic six years ago.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of good
Adverb
  • These colors all pair nicely with whites, beiges, and soft browns, too.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
  • And this does the latter quite nicely, the classic claret and blue along with a gold trim offsets the whole thing rather well.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
  • And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 1 July 2026
Definition of alright
Adverb
  • Royal Gorge Route Few places capture that blend of history and scenery better than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For much of wristwatch history, case diameters remained relatively small by today’s standards—well under 40 mm.
    — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • The relentlessness of this worldwide bond market rout is unnerving, pushing yields to decently attractive levels.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The entrance opens next to the living room, which is decently proportioned for such a compact model.
    — Adam Williams July 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Definition of decently
Adverb
  • Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
  • Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.
    — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of respectably
Adverb
  • Those who answered acceptably were invited to in-person tryouts.
    — Eric Nager, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
  • Somehow, the shameless concept of tanking has become an acceptably mainstream idea like destination weddings and the Paleo diet.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of acceptably

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“Passably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passably. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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