n. The quality or state of being tolerable. [ R. ] Fuller. Wordsworth. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. tolerabilis: cf. F. tolérable. See Tolerate. ] 1. Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally. [ 1913 Webster ]

As may affect the earth with cold and heat
Scarce tolerable. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Moderately good or agreeable; not contemptible; not very excellent or pleasing, but such as can be borne or received without disgust, resentment, or opposition; passable; as, a tolerable administration; a tolerable entertainment; a tolerable translation. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- Tol"er*a*ble*ness, n. -- Tol"er*a*bly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]