TOLERABLY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

tolerably

adverb

Definition of tolerably

as in good

in a satisfactory way I'm doing tolerably, thanks for asking

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Recent Examples of tolerably Among the performers, Smith rules the roost as the no-nonsense Angela, and Jones acquits himself tolerably on comic relief duties as the pathetic Mike. — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 The Sky fell, but tolerably so. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 10 June 2026 This works tolerably well when a family is small and operating within a common frame of reference. — Sharon Olson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Finishes tolerably folded, right-side out. — IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025

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Adverb

In other words, there’s no reason practical hardware can’t also be good-looking.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
The county's promise of good-paying jobs has attracted immigrants to Elkhart and surrounding counties.

— Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of good

Adverb

Field dug plants usually do fine with two irrigations per week through the warmer months.

— Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2026
In the evenings, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, Lumi, opens for service, but during my visit the venue was closed due to some staffing issues.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of fine

Adverb

The Lake of Dreams show still feels like an oddly charming fever dream—projections, puppetry, and music best experienced from SW, Lakeside, or the aft-deck fantasy bar literally called Aft.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Thanks to its premium plant-wax blend and 100 percent natural-fiber wick, the best-selling candle burns cleanly and evenly for up to 150 hours.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of well

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

If vMVPD growth is no longer seen as sufficiently compensatory for the snowballing losses among the legacy pay-TV players, MoffettNathanson analysts believe the steep declines of the last five years will level out by the close of the decade.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
MILKist led the initial research and technical formulation, striving to make a sufficiently strong sheet from 100 percent barley straw without adding other fibers or binders.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sufficiently

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

But if you weren’t convinced by these results or don’t feel in the mood to follow yet another social media trend in your fitness routine, that’s okay too.

— Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Don’t worry, Bates did okay after that, going on to star in classic films like Misery (1990) and Titanic (1997).

— Dylan Kickham, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

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