tolerably

adverb

Definition of tolerablynext
as in good
in a satisfactory way I'm doing tolerably, thanks for asking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerably
  1. good
  2. fine
  3. well
Adverb
  • Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Definition of good
Adverb
  • Don’t worry, synthetics smell like deer and work fine.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • At the corporate level, Sony is actually doing just fine.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This headlamp is versatile enough for most activities, though well suited for running.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of well
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