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tolerably

UK
/ˈtɒl.ə.rə.bli/
US
/ˈtɑː.lɚ.ə.bli/

Translations

tolerablyadverb
UK
/ˈtɒl.ə.rə.bli/
US
/ˈtɑː.lɚ.ə.bli/
assezDans le sens de « plutôt bien », « d’une manière acceptable ». Très courant à l’oral et à l’écrit.
The meal was tolerably cooked, but it lacked seasoning.
Le repas était assez bien cuit, mais il manquait d’assaisonnement.
Additional translations
supportablementEmploi plus rare, dans le sens de « de façon supportable », « sans grand inconfort ».
Synonyms
fairly
reasonably
moderately
somewhat
adequately

Definitions

tolerablyadverb
In a manner that is fairly good or satisfactory, but not excellent.
The meal was tolerably cooked, but it lacked seasoning.
To a moderate or acceptable degree.
She was tolerably well-prepared for the exam, though she could have studied more.
To an extent that can be endured or borne without great discomfort; within reasonable limits.
The afternoon was tolerably warm, so we decided to sit outside.
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