Passably — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Related Entry: Passable (adjective)

Passable is a different word from Passably. The synonyms below are for passable, not for passably.

1. capable of being traveled on

   "after the snowstorm ends, the roads might not be passable for the morning ride to school"

   similar: navigable, negotiable
   related: clear, cleared, free, open, unclogged, unclosed, unobstructed, unstopped
   opposite: impassable, unnegotiable, unpassable
   near: blocked, choked, clogged, closed, congested, dammed, jammed, obstructed, plugged (up), stopped (up), stuffed, barricaded, blockaded

2. capable of being passed into or through

   "the jungle is not passable without a machete"

   similar: penetrable, permeable, pervious, porous
   related: absorbent, breathable
   opposite: impassable, impenetrable, impermeable, impervious, nonporous
   near: airtight, watertight, close, compact, dense, thick

3. of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards

   "that's a passable paper"

   similar: acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fairish, fine, good, OK, respectable, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, up to snuff
   related: agreeable, bearable, endurable, sufferable, average, fair, indifferent, mediocre, middling, minimal, common, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine, second-rate, so-so, standard, unexceptional, appropriate, correct, due, fitting, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable, useful, worthy, gratifying, satisfying
   opposite: deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting
   near: disagreeable, disreputable, improper, indecent, objectionable, unfit, unsuitable, unworthy, useless, wrong, bad, cheap, defective, faulty, imperfect, incomplete, lamentable, pitiful, shoddy, dissatisfying, insufficient, meager, mean, miserly, poor, scanty, shabby, short, skimpy, spare, stingy, insufferable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, atrocious, execrable, miserable, vile, wretched, exceptional, exquisite, extreme, fancy, first-class, high-grade, matchless, maximized, maximum, optimal, optimum, peerless, preeminent, premium, special, supreme, unmatched, unparalleled, A1, bang-up, banner, boss (slang), capital, classic, crackerjack, dandy, divine, fabulous, first-rate, grand, great, groovy, heavenly, jim-dandy, keen, marvelous, neat, nifty, noble, par excellence, prime, sensational, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, unsurpassed, wonderful

4. of average to below average quality

   "the actor's Scottish accent is passable at best"

   similar: common, fair, indifferent, mediocre, medium, middling, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine, second-class, second-rate, so-so
   related: acceptable, adequate, all right, alright, decent, OK, reasonable, satisfactory, sufficient, sufficing, tolerable, moderate, modest, presentable, respectable, minimal, unexceptional, fine, good, nice
   near: A1, capital, choice, classic, distinguished, excellent, exceptional, exquisite, fabulous, fantastic, first-class, first-rate, grand, great, marvelous, matchless, maximum, nifty, number one, optimal, optimum, outstanding, par excellence, peerless, preeminent, prime, sensational, special, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supreme, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, unmatched, unparalleled, unsurpassed, deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting