adjective.
tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something
adjective.
tending to withstand or survive
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adjective.
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
adjective.
tolerant and forgiving under provocation
adjective.
able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
adjective.
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
adjective.
showing the capacity for endurance
Word Usage
"Holdsworthy was an enthusiast over flowers, and a half lunatic over raising prize poultry; and these engrossing madnesses were a source of perpetual joy to Daylight, who looked on in tolerant good humor."