Associations to the word «Tolerably»

Wiktionary

TOLERABLY, adverb. In a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.
TOLERABLY, adverb. (dated) Reasonably; acceptably; somewhat.

Dictionary definition

TOLERABLY, adverb. In an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner; "she plays tennis tolerably".

Wise words

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