acceptable
/əkˈsɛptəbəl/meeting required standards or expectations
The restaurant's hygiene standards were acceptable.
The restaurant met basic cleanliness requirements.
His performance was barely acceptable.
His work met the minimum required level.
Often used to describe something that is adequate but not outstanding.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal contexts, 'acceptable' often implies meeting minimum standards, while in informal contexts, it may suggest something is just 'okay'.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Overusing 'acceptable' can make your writing sound vague or unenthusiastic. Use more specific adjectives when possible.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'acceptable', from Latin 'acceptabilis', meaning 'capable of being received or accepted'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe something that meets minimum requirements but may not be ideal.