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.

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

Define tolerable. tolerable synonyms, tolerable pronunciation, tolerable translation, English dictionary definition of tolerable. adj. 1. Capable of being tolerated; endurable: found the workload tolerable and …

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 tol•er•a•ble /ˈtɑlərəbəl/ adj. capable of being tolerated: The weather wasn't very good in the summer, but it was tolerable if …

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

Tolerable definition: Capable of being tolerated; endurable.

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

Synonyms for TOLERABLE: endurable, bearable, sustainable, sufferable, acceptable, supportable, adequate, satisfactory; Antonyms of TOLERABLE: intolerable, unbearable, painful, terrible, awful, …

Oct 19, 2025 · Borrowed from Middle French tolerable, from Latin tolerābilis. tolerable (comparative more tolerable, superlative most tolerable) Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or …