sufferably

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈsʌfərəbli/

KK: /sʌfərəbli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that can be tolerated or endured without too much discomfort.

Example

The weather was sufferably warm, making it pleasant for a walk.

Conversation

How was your day at work today?

It was sufferably busy, but I managed to get through it.

That's good to hear! I hope tomorrow is less hectic.

Me too! I could use a sufferably calm day for a change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bearably

tolerably

endureably

Antonyms

intolerably

unbearably

insufferably

Root Explanation

Sufferably → It is formed from "suffer" (from Old French *sofre*, meaning to bear or endure) and the suffix "-ably" (meaning in a manner that is). The word "sufferably" means in a manner that can be endured or tolerated.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'suffer' which means to endure something, and remember that 'sufferably' describes something that can be endured.

Visually Confused Words

unsufferably