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Is there a word that can describe something is good but not better than very few others?
Is there a better word than “colorizable”?A word that means you need to be better or do better but not necessarily better than othersIs there a word that means to see something but not be able to describe?What is a good word to describe someone that is good at playing with others gullibilitySingle word for something that is “not yet a fact” but very close?Word for something that represents, but is not, something abstractWhat's a good substitute for “outnumber”?How can I describe someone that acts like they don't care about others opinions, but does.Is there a word for an object that is no longer kept for its original purpose but instead for sentimental value?Word to describe “not very old” movie
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Is there a word that can describe something is good but not better than very few others? I have found the adjective competitive.
However, competitive seems not appropriate. Because it has a meaning that the compared stuff is the best.
For example:
Joey gets 93 points in an exam.
Rose gets 99.
Chandler gets 88 points.
Phoebe gets 89.
Monica gets 98.
Rachel gets 78.
Joey's result is not better than that of Rose and Monica, but better than that of Chandler, Phoebe, and Rachel. How do I describe Joey's result in a positive way?
What I used before is:
Joey gets a competitive result among the six people.
I'd prefer an adjective.
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Is there a word that can describe something is good but not better than very few others? I have found the adjective competitive.
However, competitive seems not appropriate. Because it has a meaning that the compared stuff is the best.
For example:
Joey gets 93 points in an exam.
Rose gets 99.
Chandler gets 88 points.
Phoebe gets 89.
Monica gets 98.
Rachel gets 78.
Joey's result is not better than that of Rose and Monica, but better than that of Chandler, Phoebe, and Rachel. How do I describe Joey's result in a positive way?
What I used before is:
Joey gets a competitive result among the six people.
I'd prefer an adjective.
single-word-requests word-choice
edited Aug 2 '17 at 11:09
Mari-Lou A
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asked Aug 2 '17 at 6:34
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Midrange, adequate, second tier? "Regional powerhouse" for college sport teams.
– user662852
Aug 2 '17 at 11:15
third-best
– Mari-Lou A
Aug 2 '17 at 11:20
1
"Top-tier" and "competitive" both have positive connotations. "Adequate" and "acceptable" are much less positive. "Respectable" is probably what I would use to give it a very slight positive spin.
– Solocutor
Jan 29 at 21:41
Midpack. C’s that get degrees.
– Rusty Core
Mar 1 at 0:35
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Is there a word that can describe something is good but not better than very few others? I have found the adjective competitive.
However, competitive seems not appropriate. Because it has a meaning that the compared stuff is the best.
For example:
Joey gets 93 points in an exam.
Rose gets 99.
Chandler gets 88 points.
Phoebe gets 89.
Monica gets 98.
Rachel gets 78.
Joey's result is not better than that of Rose and Monica, but better than that of Chandler, Phoebe, and Rachel. How do I describe Joey's result in a positive way?
What I used before is:
Joey gets a competitive result among the six people.
I'd prefer an adjective.
single-word-requests word-choice
edited Aug 2 '17 at 11:09
Mari-Lou A
63.5k57230469
asked Aug 2 '17 at 6:34
abanaban
1556
Is there a word that can describe something is good but not better than very few others? I have found the adjective competitive.
However, competitive seems not appropriate. Because it has a meaning that the compared stuff is the best.
For example:
Joey gets 93 points in an exam.
Rose gets 99.
Chandler gets 88 points.
Phoebe gets 89.
Monica gets 98.
Rachel gets 78.
Joey's result is not better than that of Rose and Monica, but better than that of Chandler, Phoebe, and Rachel. How do I describe Joey's result in a positive way?
What I used before is:
Joey gets a competitive result among the six people.
I'd prefer an adjective.
single-word-requests word-choice
single-word-requests word-choice
edited Aug 2 '17 at 11:09
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Midrange, adequate, second tier? "Regional powerhouse" for college sport teams.
– user662852
Aug 2 '17 at 11:15
third-best
– Mari-Lou A
Aug 2 '17 at 11:20
1
"Top-tier" and "competitive" both have positive connotations. "Adequate" and "acceptable" are much less positive. "Respectable" is probably what I would use to give it a very slight positive spin.
– Solocutor
Jan 29 at 21:41
Midpack. C’s that get degrees.
– Rusty Core
Mar 1 at 0:35
add a comment |
1
Midrange, adequate, second tier? "Regional powerhouse" for college sport teams.
– user662852
Aug 2 '17 at 11:15
third-best
– Mari-Lou A
Aug 2 '17 at 11:20
1
"Top-tier" and "competitive" both have positive connotations. "Adequate" and "acceptable" are much less positive. "Respectable" is probably what I would use to give it a very slight positive spin.
– Solocutor
Jan 29 at 21:41
Midpack. C’s that get degrees.
– Rusty Core
Mar 1 at 0:35
1
1
Midrange, adequate, second tier? "Regional powerhouse" for college sport teams.
– user662852
Aug 2 '17 at 11:15
Midrange, adequate, second tier? "Regional powerhouse" for college sport teams.
– user662852
Aug 2 '17 at 11:15
third-best
– Mari-Lou A
Aug 2 '17 at 11:20
third-best
– Mari-Lou A
Aug 2 '17 at 11:20
1
1
"Top-tier" and "competitive" both have positive connotations. "Adequate" and "acceptable" are much less positive. "Respectable" is probably what I would use to give it a very slight positive spin.
– Solocutor
Jan 29 at 21:41
"Top-tier" and "competitive" both have positive connotations. "Adequate" and "acceptable" are much less positive. "Respectable" is probably what I would use to give it a very slight positive spin.
– Solocutor
Jan 29 at 21:41
Midpack. C’s that get degrees.
– Rusty Core
Mar 1 at 0:35
Midpack. C’s that get degrees.
– Rusty Core
Mar 1 at 0:35
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Joey got an A on his exam describes his result in a positive way, assuming scores of 90 or above receive a letter grade of A. Or you can say Joey got the third highest score on the exam.
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Perhaps "fine"? As in "Joey did fine on his exam". Or "This pizza is fine". It certainly doesn't carry any thought of the thing being bad - the thing is clearly acceptable, even slightly better than average, but it's not going to win any awards.
answered Feb 28 at 22:14
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The words "distinguishable", "notable", "honorable", "worthy", "admirable" and "laudable" would all be adjectives that suggest a place among a top tier of competitors, but also one that (probably) follows behind the few very highest of achievers.
Joey received a notable result among the six people.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/distinguishable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/notable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/worthy
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/honorable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/laudable
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Joey got an A on his exam describes his result in a positive way, assuming scores of 90 or above receive a letter grade of A. Or you can say Joey got the third highest score on the exam.
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Joey got an A on his exam describes his result in a positive way, assuming scores of 90 or above receive a letter grade of A. Or you can say Joey got the third highest score on the exam.
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Perhaps "fine"? As in "Joey did fine on his exam". Or "This pizza is fine". It certainly doesn't carry any thought of the thing being bad - the thing is clearly acceptable, even slightly better than average, but it's not going to win any awards.
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Perhaps "fine"? As in "Joey did fine on his exam". Or "This pizza is fine". It certainly doesn't carry any thought of the thing being bad - the thing is clearly acceptable, even slightly better than average, but it's not going to win any awards.
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Perhaps "fine"? As in "Joey did fine on his exam". Or "This pizza is fine". It certainly doesn't carry any thought of the thing being bad - the thing is clearly acceptable, even slightly better than average, but it's not going to win any awards.
answered Feb 28 at 22:14
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Perhaps "fine"? As in "Joey did fine on his exam". Or "This pizza is fine". It certainly doesn't carry any thought of the thing being bad - the thing is clearly acceptable, even slightly better than average, but it's not going to win any awards.
answered Feb 28 at 22:14
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The words "distinguishable", "notable", "honorable", "worthy", "admirable" and "laudable" would all be adjectives that suggest a place among a top tier of competitors, but also one that (probably) follows behind the few very highest of achievers.
Joey received a notable result among the six people.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/distinguishable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/notable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/worthy
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/honorable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/laudable
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The words "distinguishable", "notable", "honorable", "worthy", "admirable" and "laudable" would all be adjectives that suggest a place among a top tier of competitors, but also one that (probably) follows behind the few very highest of achievers.
Joey received a notable result among the six people.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/distinguishable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/notable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/worthy
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/honorable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/laudable
answered Mar 1 at 9:18
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The words "distinguishable", "notable", "honorable", "worthy", "admirable" and "laudable" would all be adjectives that suggest a place among a top tier of competitors, but also one that (probably) follows behind the few very highest of achievers.
Joey received a notable result among the six people.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/distinguishable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/notable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/worthy
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/honorable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/laudable
answered Mar 1 at 9:18
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The words "distinguishable", "notable", "honorable", "worthy", "admirable" and "laudable" would all be adjectives that suggest a place among a top tier of competitors, but also one that (probably) follows behind the few very highest of achievers.
Joey received a notable result among the six people.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/distinguishable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/notable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/worthy
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/honorable
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/laudable
answered Mar 1 at 9:18
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Midrange, adequate, second tier? "Regional powerhouse" for college sport teams.
– user662852
Aug 2 '17 at 11:15
third-best
– Mari-Lou A
Aug 2 '17 at 11:20
1
"Top-tier" and "competitive" both have positive connotations. "Adequate" and "acceptable" are much less positive. "Respectable" is probably what I would use to give it a very slight positive spin.
– Solocutor
Jan 29 at 21:41
Midpack. C’s that get degrees.
– Rusty Core
Mar 1 at 0:35