Synonyms of acceptable
120 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for acceptable is true. Other synonyms of acceptable are wonderful, valid, legitimate, rightful and permissible. The opposite of acceptable is unacceptable.
Synonyms and similar words for acceptable
adjectiveCapable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; welcome; gratifying; pleasing...
- agreeable
- all rightGood; in acceptable, if not excellent condition.
- amazing
- awesome
- beatific
- beneGood.
- blissful
- bodacious
- bonaGood.
- brilliant
- celestial
- commendableWorthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.
- coolAll right; acceptable; good.
- dandy as candy Canada, USPerfectly fine or good.
- decentFair; acceptable; okay.
- delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
- divine
- enjoyablePleasant, capable of giving pleasure.
- excellent
- exceptional
- fabulous
- fantastic
- fineBeing acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory; having one's well-being be no cause for concern.
- goatedBeing or considered the greatest of all time; the best.
- goloptious
- gratifyingPleasing, satisfying.
- great
- heavenlikeResembling or characteristic of a heaven; heavenly.
- heavenlyStrongly or sublimely good, beautiful, or pleasurable.
- incredible
- lovely
- magnificent
- marvelousExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
- neat
- nice
- not badReasonably good; almost good; mediocre.
- outstanding
- perfect
- phenomenal
- pleasant
- pleasingAgreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
- positiveFavorable, desirable by those interested or invested in that which is being judged.
- radA non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.
- radical
- right as rain
- satisfying
- solid
- splendid
- stellar
- stupendous
- super
- superb
- sweet
- sweet as a nut UKExtremely good.
- terrific
- tubular
- well
- wicked
- wonderfulSurprisingly excellent; very good or admirable, extremely impressive.
- wondrousWonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.
- abideableCapable of being abided.
- admissibleCapable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.
- allowablePermissible; tolerable; legitimate.
- permissiblePermitted.
- sufferableCapable of being endured, tolerated, permitted, or allowed.
- supportableCapable of being borne, endured, or tolerated; endurable.
- tolerableModerate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.
- acceptedGenerally approved, believed, or recognized.
- accustomed
- book
- by the book
- canonical
- classic
- consistent
- conventional
- customary
- definitive
- desiredWished-for, longed-for.
- established
- expectedAnticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
- habitual
- law-abidingObeying the laws of society; not a lawbreaker; without a criminal record.
- ordinal
- ordinary
- orthodox
- plain
- procedural
- recognizedNotable; distinguished; honored.
- regular
- routinaryInvolving, or pertaining to, routine; customary.
- routine
- standard
- traditional
- typical
- uniform
- usualMost commonly occurring; typical.
- wontedUsual, customary, habitual, or accustomed.
- legitLegitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.
- legitimateConforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
- licitUnforbidden; permitted.
- rightfulBy right; by law.
- rulableAccording to rule; allowable.
- trueConforming to a rule or pattern; exact; accurate.
- validAcceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.
- as fine as Dick's hatband datedVery fine: very good or well-made.
- good as wheat in the bin US, datedPerfectly good, sound, or reliable.
- leveful obsoleteAllowable; permissible; lawful.
adjectiveBarely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
- adequateEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
- average
- close enoughSynonym of good enough: acceptable, imperfect but adequate for the purpose.
- close enough for government work USAdequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
- close enough for horseshoes and hand grenadesSynonym of close enough for government work.
- fair
- jake slangSynonym of OK: adequate, satisfactory, acceptable.
- good enoughAcceptable, adequate for the purpose (though imperfect).
- good enough for government work USSynonym of close enough for government work.
- hunky dory informalSatisfactory, fine.
- kosher
- mustn't grumble UKNot bad; implying that life is not bad and one should not complain about it.
- nonbadNot bad.
Opposite of acceptable
adjectiveCapable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; welcome; gratifying; pleasing...
- inacceptableUnacceptable.
- rejectableThat can be rejected.
- unacceptableUnsatisfactory; not acceptable.
Meaning of acceptable
- adjective Capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; welcome; gratifying; pleasing to a receiver.
- adjective Barely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
- noun Someone or something that is acceptable.
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Questions about synonyms of acceptable
- What is another word for acceptable?
- Acceptable has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as true, wonderful, valid, legitimate, rightful, permissible, adequate and decent.
- What is the opposite of acceptable?
- The opposite of acceptable is unacceptable. Other antonyms of acceptable are rejectable.
- What does acceptable mean?
- Acceptable means capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; welcome; gratifying; pleasing to a receiver.
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