Tolerably Meaning
/ˈtɑləɹəbli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advIn a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.
advReasonably; acceptably; somewhat.
Sentence Examples
Near the coast, onshore breezes keep even hot days tolerably cool.
My improvisations are tolerably good.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The team performed ____ in the competition, finishing in the middle of the standings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He managed to finish the race in a ____ good time, considering that he had not been feeling very well recently today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English tolerable Middle English -ly English -ly English tolerably From tolerable + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"With a small knife or larding pin, cut holes in the beef, to receive the bacon thus prepared; place the lardings tolerably thick and even; rub the beef over with the remainder of the seasoning […]"
— 1819, The Ladies' Literary Cabinet:
"At least, he may claim that we should bring to him a tolerably patient and receptive mind, not a repelling, refusive mind; in a word, that we should treat him with decency, if we profess to attend to him at all."
— 1883, The Book-lover's Enchiridion, page 415:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team performed ____ in the competition, finishing in the middle of the standings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He managed to finish the race in a ____ good time, considering that he had not been feeling very well recently today.