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tolerably.

In a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈtɑləɹəbli/General-American/ˈtɒləɹəbli/Received-Pronunciation
  1. In a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.

    I don't like the music, but it's tolerably quiet.
  2. Reasonably; acceptably; somewhat.

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Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English tolerable Middle English -ly English -ly English tolerably From tolerable + -ly.

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