Supportable (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of being borne though unpleasant; "sufferable punishment".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The pain was supportable, but only just, as she gritted her teeth and waited for the medication to take effect.
- The long commute was supportable, but only because she enjoyed listening to audiobooks during the drive.
- The noise level in the factory was supportable, but the workers still wore earplugs to protect their hearing.
- The patient's condition was supportable, but the doctor warned that any further complications could be severe.
- The temperature in the desert was supportable, but only for short periods of time before the heat became unbearable.