serviceable

adjective (serviceable, more serviceable, most serviceable)

«serviceable» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Good enough to be used; working well, even if not new or beautiful. tree →
Strong and practical, made to last: serviceable shoes. tree →
Able to be repaired or serviced. tree →
Useful and helpful to people. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, an old but serviceable bike still works fine. In stories and reviews, "serviceable" can be faint praise — good enough, but not special: "a serviceable performance". Phrases: in serviceable condition, perfectly serviceable.

Examples

My old coat is still perfectly serviceable. tree →
The tent was old but serviceable. tree →
She wore serviceable boots for the farm. tree →
His Spanish is serviceable — good enough to order food. tree →
The car is in serviceable condition. tree →
The film had a serviceable plot, but nothing exciting. tree →

Note

Spelling: keep the e — service + able = serviceable. It can sound slightly negative ("just about OK"), so it is not strong praise.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «serviceable» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«serviceable» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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