sufferable

adjective

Definition of sufferablenext
as in endurable
capable of being endured the only thing that makes visiting my in-laws sufferable is their gigantic TV

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufferable
  1. endurable
  2. tolerable
  3. sustainable
Adjective
  • But for the past few weeks, it's made being trapped on the couch much more endurable, and even enjoyable, for me and my family.
    Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2020
  • But Russo understands the appeal, even the necessity, of those absurd affections that exceed all reason and make the travails of human life endurable.
    Ron Charles, Washington Post, 18 July 2023
Definition of endurable
Adjective
  • Here are the pieces of disaster gear that made the last couple of weeks without first-world amenities so much more tolerable.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Best Amazon Comfy Clothes and Shoes Deals Uncomfortable clothes can make an otherwise tolerable flight an unbearable nightmare.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of tolerable
Adjective
  • Cathy: The leading motivation was access to sustainable meat.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Capstone Companies is exploring the development or acquisition of a new business line, with a focus on generating sustainable revenues.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of sustainable
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suffer

sufferable

sufferance

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