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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

Example Sentences

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For investors, the critical question is when the Strait of Hormuz will be passable with lowered risk given the growing economic toll around the world.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 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

"Most roads are now passable so supplies are now coming in from the city. But immediate supplies like water and food, especially for the children are not yet available," he tells the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

I’ve gotten to use the swords twice, and I'm passable with them, though I need a lot more practice.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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