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passable Synonyms

Another word for passable

Choosing another word for passable depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Just good enough to be acceptable; satisfactory or adequate, though not outstanding.

Usage Example

"Although he had only studied for a few months, he spoke adequate Spanish during the trip."

Strongest
adequate
acceptable
satisfactory
Strong
tolerable
decent
fair
so-so
all right
mediocre
middling

• adjective (Context 2)

Capable of being traveled on, crossed, or navigated without obstruction (especially of a road, mountain pass, or river).

Usage Example

"After the snowplows cleared the highway, the mountain road was finally traversable again."

Strongest
traversable
navigable
Strong
unobstructed
clear
open
accessible

• adjective (Context 3)

Valid for circulation or able to be accepted as genuine (especially of coins or currency).

Usage Example

"The worn silver coin was barely valid at the local market."

Strong
valid
negotiable
current

Opposites of passable

The opposite of passable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

impassable
unacceptable
inadequate
unsatisfactory
blocked
counterfeit
invalid
obstructed
See all opposites of passable

• Nearby Words

pashmina
pasque flower
pass
passable
passably
passage
passageway

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Passable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/passable
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