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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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 • Jun. 4, 2023
For now, the evolving consensus among clergy is this: Yes, they can write a passably competent sermon.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023
It has also become, at least in this passably entertaining sequel, a softer, more sentimental thing than in its earlier incarnation.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2022
If he never had to hone his Korean for “Burning,” for example, he might not have been able to passably play a native Korean speaker struggling with his English.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2021
Oriley did passably well, but Smith was barely making it.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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