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passable

[pas-uh-buhl, pah-suh-] / ˈpæs ə bəl, ˈpɑ sə- /
ADJECTIVE
acceptable, admissible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adequate mediocre presentable respectable so-so tolerable
WEAK
all right allowable average common fair fair enough middling moderate not too bad ordinary unexceptional
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad exceptional inadequate inferior unacceptable unfit
WEAK
blocked excellent obstructed superior
ADJECTIVE
clear and able to be traveled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
graded navigable reachable
WEAK
accessible attainable beaten broad crossable easy fair motorable open penetrable travelable traveled traversable unblocked unobstructed
Antonyms
WEAK
blocked excellent exceptional obstructed superior

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There are some communities, particularly in the mountains, where roads aren’t passable in the winter even in a four-wheel-drive pickup, Norton said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett and Lee Brice all turned in adequate country sets that would be perfectly passable as live entertainment at your local barbecue joint.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

Please do not assume a road will be passable just because it’s open.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

When anyone can draft a passable paragraph or storyboard an idea, exceptional talent becomes more apparent than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

“You’re passable at demo. You’re excellent at hostage.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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