passably
Americanadverb
adverb
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fairly; somewhat
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acceptably; well enough
she sings passably
Etymology
Origin of passably
Example Sentences
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One in five quiz takers got 50% right—the most common score—making them “passably polite,” according to our grading system.
That, and mimicry: exceptional on Anderson’s part, less on that of Sewell, who has a raspier voice and a more passably serious manner than the prince displayed on TV.
From New York Times
You don’t even need to take lessons to play it passably.
From New York Times
Rachvelishvili thought the first performance went passably, but the company’s administration disagreed.
From New York Times
For about three quarters of the year, I make do with merely passably flavorful frozen berries that I deploy to chuck into smoothies and brighten up my oatmeal.
From Salon
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