acceptable

Definition

  • adjective: capable or worthy of being accepted
  • adjective: capable or worthy of being 'accepted'
  • sometimes + 'to'
  • synonyms: gratifying, agreeable, welcome

Examples

  • We're trying to find a solution that will be 'acceptable to' everyone.

  • It was an 'acceptable' performance, although not an outstanding one.

  • She plays an 'acceptable' game of tennis.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) If you were prepared to disclose the details to me in private, I might be able to judge their relevance to the case. Might this be an acceptable compromise? I'm going to have to ask you to turn out your pockets. Not my idea, sir. The warden saw his show in Manchester last year (..)
    2006 The Prestige