adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a passable fashion; moderately; adequately.

   "The night air was passably cool and he strolled through the town at a measured pace, killing time till bedtime."

Adverb

1. 1
   to certain extent or degree wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

amplycomme ci comme çadecentlyenoughfairlyindifferent

Example

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"The night air was passably cool and he strolled through the town at a measured pace, killing time till bedtime."

Etymology

From passable + -ly.

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