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Comparative for willing to tolerate opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with
“It appears that individuals who are inclined to be more secure in their beliefs and opinions also tend to be less threatened and thus more tolerant of the beliefs of others.”
Comparative for willing to tolerate hardship or pain
“So, we have the prospect of a government with a smaller majority and facing voters who are less likely to be tolerant of economic pain.”
Comparative for willing to accept or agree to something without objection or resistance
“He asserts that when labor leaders realize there will be less money paid into profit-sharing plans, they will be even less tolerant of the new rules.”
Comparative for patient, lenient or understanding of another person's behavior or choices
“The parent appears to be excessively lenient and tolerant of the child's misbehavior.”
Comparative for amiable or kindly in nature or treatment of others
“They are indeed a happy people, as anyone who has traveled with them will know, tolerant and good-humored to a high degree, finding enjoyment in almost anything they do.”
Comparative for generous and tireless with one's contributions of time, money, etc.
Comparative for having or showing a calm attitude towards disappointments or difficulties
Comparative for having an easy-going mood or temperament
Comparative for having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
Comparative for not strict, tolerant of deviation
Comparative for learned in the ways of civilized society
Comparative for not constrained by traditional or orthodox beliefs or behavior
Comparative for marked by moderate behavior not given to excesses
Comparative for embracing multiple religious beliefs or doctrines simultaneously
(archaic) Comparative for overfamiliar or forward
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