Passably (Adverb)
Meaning
To certain extent or degree; "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him"; "the shoes are priced reasonably"; "he is fairly clever with computers".
Examples
- The new employee is passably good at handling customer complaints but needs more training.
- The hotel room was passably clean, but we still found a few dust bunnies under the bed.
- The play was passably entertaining, with some enjoyable moments, but overall it lacked depth.
- The restaurant's food is passably tasty, albeit a bit overpriced for the quality offered.
- The instructor was passably knowledgeable, but her teaching style left much to be desired.