acceptable
Speech parts
1. acceptable - Adjective
2. acceptable - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
Capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable present, one acceptable to us.
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Examples
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Thanksgiving for the benefits received from God is made acceptable by humility and not looking down on those who lack them. It is rendered unacceptable, however, by being conceited, as if those benefits resulted from our own efforts and knowledge, and by condemning those who have not received them.
Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.
There are some circles in America where it seems to be more socially acceptable to carry a hand-gun than a packet of cigarettes.
Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.
A padded jacket is an acceptable gift even in summer.