Synonyms of permissible

37 similar words · 18 opposite words

Another word for permissible is true. Other synonyms of permissible are acceptable, legitimate, rightful, soft-handed and open-minded. The opposite of permissible is impermissible.

Synonyms and similar words for permissible

acceptableCapable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; welcome; gratifying; pleasing to a receiver.
allowablePermissible; tolerable; legitimate.
legitimateConforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
legitLegitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.
licitUnforbidden; permitted.
rightfulBy right; by law.
rulableAccording to rule; allowable.
trueConforming to a rule or pattern; exact; accurate.
valid
leveful obsoleteAllowable; permissible; lawful.

laxLenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
lenientLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
clementLenient or merciful; charitable.
easygoingCalm, relaxed, casual and informal.
forbearingCharacterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering.
indulgentDisposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant...
loose-handedLenient, permissive.
permissiveGiving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
relaxedMade more lenient; less strict; lax.
remissfulInclined to remit punishment; clement, lenient.
safe slangLenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
softEasy-going, lenient, not strict; permissive.
soft-handedGentle; permissive; lenient; slow to enforce discipline.
avuncularKind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.
broad-mindedHaving an open mind; tolerant of diversity; with broad views on different issues.
catholicAll-embracing.
latitudinarianTolerant, especially of other people's religious views.
laissez faireAvoiding interference in other people's affairs; choosing to live and let live.
liberalWidely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions or conventions; permissive.
open-handedFrank, honest, and tolerant.
open-mindedWilling to consider new and different concepts, ideas, or opinions.
sufferableAble to suffer, endure, or tolerate.
tolerantTending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.

abideableCapable of being abided.
admissibleCapable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.
supportableCapable of being borne, endured, or tolerated; endurable.
tolerableSuch as to be tolerated or countenanced; permissible; allowable.

impermissibleNot permissible; not to be permitted or allowed.
inacceptableUnacceptable.
insufferableNot sufferable; very difficult or impossible to endure; intolerable, unbearable.
insupportable
intolerable
nonacceptableNot acceptable.
nonadmissibleNot to be admitted; inadmissible.
nonallowableNot allowable.
nonpermissibleNot permissible.
nontolerableNot tolerable.
objectionableArousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.
unabideableNot abideable.
unacceptable
unallowable
unpermissibleNot permissible.
unsufferableNot able to be suffered, difficult or impossible to endure; insufferable.
unsupportableNot able to be supported or endured.
untolerable obsolete

adjective Permitted.
adjective Permissive.
noun Any tool or device permitted for use in potentially explosive mine environments.

What is another word for permissible?: Permissible has 37 synonyms on Word.ws, such as true, acceptable, legitimate, rightful, soft-handed, open-minded, liberal and tolerant.
What is the opposite of permissible?: The opposite of permissible is impermissible. Other antonyms of permissible are objectionable and insufferable.
What does permissible mean?: Permissible means permitted.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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