Tolerable

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑlərəbəl/

Definitions of tolerable

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'tolerable' describes something that is able to be endured or tolerated.

Example Sentences

A1 The food was tolerable, but not great.

A2 The hotel room was tolerable, but could have been cleaner.

B1 The movie was tolerable, but I wouldn't watch it again.

B2 The weather was tolerable for outdoor activities.

C1 The service at the restaurant was tolerable, but not exceptional.

C2 The accommodations were tolerable, but I expected more for the price.

Examples of tolerable in a Sentence

formal The noise level in the library was just barely tolerable.

informal I can only handle being around her for a short time, she's just tolerable.

slang I find his jokes barely tolerable, they're so lame.

figurative The heat was so intense that it was barely tolerable, like being in an oven.

Grammatical Forms of tolerable

• past tense: tolerated
• plural: tolerables
• comparative: more tolerable
• superlative: most tolerable
• present tense: tolerates
• future tense: will tolerate
• perfect tense: has tolerated
• continuous tense: is tolerating
• singular: tolerable
• positive degree: tolerable
• infinitive: tolerate
• gerund: tolerating
• participle: tolerated

Origin and Evolution of tolerable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tolerable' originated from the Latin word 'tolerabilis', which is derived from the verb 'tolerare' meaning 'to endure or bear'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tolerable' has retained its original meaning of being able to be endured or tolerated, but it has also taken on additional connotations of being acceptable or satisfactory.