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passably

/pæsəbli/ adverb · British & US
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What does passably mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is satisfactory or acceptable, but not excellent. In a way that is barely sufficient or just adequate.

Example

"She sings passably, but her voice is not particularly impressive."

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