Synonyms for passably
- adverb
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Adverb
moderately, pretty, tolerably, fairly, so-so informal, reasonably, somewhat, middling, jolly
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a passable fashion; moderately; adequately.
Example sentences
- fairly If you treat him fairly, he will be fair with you.
- reasonably Can you recommend a reasonably priced guest house?
- moderately This is moderately spicy but appetite-stimulating.
- tolerably My improvisations are tolerably good.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| passably | rising | |
| fairly | falling | |
| reasonably | falling | |
| moderately | falling | |
| tolerably | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- jolly2
- 6 letters
- pretty2, fairly2
- 8 letters
- somewhat2, middling3
- 9 letters
- tolerably
- 10 letters
- reasonably4, moderately4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (jolly2 = 2 syllables).