Synonyms for tolerably
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Adverb
1. Moderately
moderately, passably, pretty, acceptably, somewhat, so-so informal, indifferently
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Definitions
- adv. 1
In a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.
I don't like the music, but it's tolerably quiet.
Example sentences
- somewhat While walking, I used to feel somewhat in a hurry.
- moderately This is moderately spicy but appetite-stimulating.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tolerably | steady | |
| somewhat | falling | |
| moderately | falling | |
| acceptably | falling | |
| passably | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- pretty2
- 8 letters
- somewhat2, passably3
- 10 letters
- moderately4, acceptably4
- 13 letters
- indifferently4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pretty2 = 2 syllables).