# passably

**Pronunciation:** /ˈpæsəbli/ · PASS-uh-blee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a manner that is satisfactory or acceptable, though not particularly impressive or excellent.

## Examples

- The old car still runs passably well for short trips around town.
- He managed to play the piano passably, despite having had no formal training.
- The hotel room was passably clean, so we decided to stay the night.

## Synonyms

- fairly — A common, neutral way to describe a moderate degree.
- reasonably — Suggests something meets expectations or is logical.
- adequately — Implies something is sufficient for a specific purpose.
- tolerably — Suggests something is just good enough to be endured.

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