Used in a Sentence

so-so

How to use so-so in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for so-so.

Editorial note

The experiment is going so-so. If you remember I green-lighted 5 projects.

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Quick take

being neither good nor bad; "an indifferent performance"; "a gifted painter but an indifferent actor"; "her work at the office is passable"; "a so-so golfer"; "feeling only so-so"; "prepared a tolerable dinner"; "a tolerable working knowledge of French"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of so-so gathered in one view.

adjective

being neither good nor bad; "an indifferent performance"; "a gifted painter but an indifferent actor"; "her work at the office is passable"; "a so-so golfer"; "feeling only so-so"; "prepared a tolerable dinner"; "a tolerable working knowledge of French"

adverb

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner; "she plays tennis tolerably"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for so-so.

adjective

being neither good nor bad; "an indifferent performance"; "a gifted painter but an indifferent actor"; "her work at the office is passable"; "a so-so golfer"; "feeling only so-so"; "prepared a tolerable dinner"; "a tolerable working knowledge of French"

adverb

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner; "she plays tennis tolerably"

Example sentences

1

The experiment is going so-so. If you remember I green-lighted 5 projects.

2

Pdf in both browsers and tell me which one is sluggish and renders so-so, and which renders/scrolls instantly and perfectly and also allows you to actually fill the form.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use so-so in a sentence?

The experiment is going so-so. If you remember I green-lighted 5 projects.

What does so-so mean?

being neither good nor bad; "an indifferent performance"; "a gifted painter but an indifferent actor"; "her work at the office is passable"; "a so-so golfer"; "feeling only so-so"; "prepared a tolerable dinner"; "a tolerable working knowledge of French"

What part of speech is so-so?

so-so is commonly used as adjective, adverb.