Definitions

so-so

[soh-soh, soh-soh] / ˈsoʊˌsoʊ, ˈsoʊˈsoʊ /

ADJECTIVE

in an acceptable manner

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mediocre middling passable respectable undistinguished

WEAK

adequate average enough fair fair to middling fairish indifferent medium mid moderate not bad okay ordinary run-of-the-mill tolerable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exceptional extraordinary superior

WEAK

different distinguished excellent

Example Sentences

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So-so, but too big to see in a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2016

So-so, compared with other giant action films that opened on or near Independence Day.

From Time • Jul. 8, 2012

So-so routines on pommel horse and still rings opened the way for Orozco, and he took full advantage of it.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2012

So-so defensive trio Sol Campbell, William Gallas and Mikaël Silvestre could also be off.

From The Guardian • Apr. 30, 2010

"So-so, I believe," replied Kilsip, shrugging his shoulders.

From The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Hume, Fergus