alright

al-right · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Satisfactory but not especially good.

  2. 2.

    In a satisfactory physical or mental state.

  3. 3.

    Permissible; acceptable.

  4. 4.

    In a satisfactory manner.

  5. 5.

    Used to express agreement or acceptance.

  6. 6.

    Used as a greeting (British informal).

Related words

Antonyms: bad, unacceptable, wrong
See also: fine, good, okay, right
Synonyms: acceptable, fine, okay, satisfactory

Etymology

A one-word spelling of "all right," which emerged in the 19th century. "All right" comes from "all" + "right," meaning "completely right" or "satisfactory."