passably

adverb

Definition of passablynext
as in fine
in a satisfactory way looking for a business partner who is experienced as well as passably responsible

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passably
  1. fine
  2. good
  3. well
Adverb
  • Hero Baymax Big Hero 6 fans can look forward to suiting up as Baymax, who somehow fits in with this season's theme just fine.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • String theorists concede that daily life proceeds just fine in a three-dimensional world.
    Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Definition of good
Adverb
  • Allen had a better OPS than all but Henry Aaron, who was one point better: .941 for Aaron, .940 for Allen.
    Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Stir together shrimp and Old Bay in a large bowl until shrimp is well coated.
    Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of well
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