passable
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for passable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Good enough to be acceptable, though not excellent.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use passable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a passable attempt
barely passable
passable road
Etymology
From French passable, built from "pass" plus the suffix -able, "able to be."
Full origin of passable →Frequently asked questions
What does “passable” mean?
The word “passable” means good enough to be acceptable, though not excellent. In plain terms, either "okay, not great" (for quality) or "able to be crossed" (for a road, river, etc).
How do you pronounce “passable”?
“Passable” is pronounced PA-suh-buhl (/ˈpæsəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “passable” in a sentence?
Here is “passable” used in a sentence: “His French was passable, if a little rusty.”
What part of speech is “passable”?
“Passable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “passable” come from?
The word “passable” comes from French. From French passable, built from "pass" plus the suffix -able, "able to be.".
How many meanings does “passable” have?
“Passable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: good enough to be acceptable, though not excellent.
