so-so Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- adequate
- acceptable
- nice
- good
- respectable
- tolerable
- ok
- run-of-the-mill
- fine
- run-of-mine
- modest
- reasonable
- sufficient
- common
- fair
- run-of-the-mine
- second-rate
- okay
- second-class
Weak:
Strongest:
- prime
- outstanding
- optimal
- exquisite
- great
- superb
- choice
- fabulous
- maximum
- superb
- fantastic
- special
- prime
- classic
- fantastic
- splendid
- sterling
- terrific
- top
- nifty
- optimum
- superlative
- supreme
- sterling
- exquisite
- special
- splendid
- first-class
- sensational
- supreme
- superlative
- exceptional
- optimum
- excellent
- top
- stellar
- distinguished
- optimal
- great
- choice
- fabulous
- maximum
- superior
- terrific
- marvelous
- classic
- sensational
- grand
- first-class
- marvelous
- marvellous
- distinguished
- excellent
- outstanding
- grand
- superior
- nifty
- stellar
- exceptional
- marvellous
Strong:
- tip-top
- lacking
- unparalleled
- peerless
- par-excellence
- unmatched
- tip-top
- capital
- par-excellence
- lacking
- unsurpassed
- matchless
- first-rate
- capital
- number-one
- inadequate
- unsatisfactory
- unparalleled
- matchless
- swell
- a1
- peerless
- insufficient
- preeminent
- a1
- unsurpassed
- inadequate
- first-rate
- no-1
- top-notch
- preeminent
- number-one
- unmatched
- insufficient
- unsatisfactory
- top-notch
- swell
- no-1
Weak:
so-so Meaning
so-so (s)
being neither good nor bad
so-so (r)
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
so-so Sentence Examples
- The movie was so-so; it had its moments, but overall it was just average.
- The food at the restaurant was so-so; nothing special, but not terrible either.
- My mood today is so-so; I'm not feeling particularly happy or sad.
- The weather has been so-so lately; it's been alternating between rain and sunshine.
- My performance in the game was so-so; I made a few mistakes but also had some good plays.
- The book was so-so; it had an interesting premise but the plot was predictable.
- My grades in class are so-so; I'm passing, but I'm not excelling.
- The concert was so-so; the music was good, but the sound system was poor.
- My job is so-so; it pays the bills but it's not particularly fulfilling.
- The party was so-so; it was fun at times but there were also some awkward moments.
FAQs About the word so-so
being neither good nor bad, in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
decent, middling, satisfactory, passable, indifferent, mediocre, medium, ordinary, adequate, acceptable
prime, outstanding, optimal, exquisite, great, superb, choice, fabulous, maximum, superb
The movie was so-so; it had its moments, but overall it was just average.
The food at the restaurant was so-so; nothing special, but not terrible either.
My mood today is so-so; I'm not feeling particularly happy or sad.
The weather has been so-so lately; it's been alternating between rain and sunshine.
