Tol"er*a*ble (?), a. [L. tolerabilis: cf. F. tolérable. See Tolerate.] 1. Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally.

As may affect the earth with cold and heat
Scarce tolerable.

2. Moderately good or agreeable; not contemptible; not very excellent or pleasing, but such as can be borne or received without disgust, resentment, or opposition; passable; as, a tolerable administration; a tolerable entertainment; a tolerable translation. Dryden.

-- Tol"er*a*ble*ness, n. -- Tol"er*a*bly, adv.

Tol"er*a*ble (?), a. [L. tolerabilis: cf. F. tolérable. See Tolerate.] 1. Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally.

As may affect the earth with cold and heat
Scarce tolerable.

2. Moderately good or agreeable; not contemptible; not very excellent or pleasing, but such as can be borne or received without disgust, resentment, or opposition; passable; as, a tolerable administration; a tolerable entertainment; a tolerable translation. Dryden.

-- Tol"er*a*ble*ness, n. -- Tol"er*a*bly, adv.

• Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable.
  
• Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.
  
• Such as to be tolerated or countenanced; permissible; allowable.
  
• In fair health; passably well.
  
• (dialect) Tolerably; passably; moderately.