The meaning of TOLERABLE is capable of being borne or endured. How to use tolerable in a sentence.

TOLERABLE definition: 1. of a quality that is acceptable, although certainly not good: 2. of a quality that is…. Learn more.

TOLERABLE definition: capable of being tolerated; endurable. See examples of tolerable used in a sentence.

Definition of tolerable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. Capable of being tolerated; endurable: found the workload tolerable and so kept the job. 2. Acceptable but not superior; passable: "This encouraged me to think I might possibly in time come to …

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 tol•er•a•ble (tol′ ər ə bəl), adj. capable of being tolerated; endurable: His arrogance is no longer tolerable. fairly good; not …

Dec 18, 2025 · tolerable (comparative more tolerable, superlative most tolerable) (dialect) tolerably; passably; moderately.

Definition of tolerable. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

If you describe something as tolerable, you mean that it is fairly good and reasonably satisfactory, but not of the highest quality or standard.

TOLERABLE meaning: 1 : unpleasant but able to be accepted or tolerated; 2 : good enough to be accepted but not very good