Meaning of the word alright in English

What does alright mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

alright

US /ɑːlˈraɪt/
UK /ɔːlˈraɪt/

Adjective

satisfactory but not especially good

Example:
The food was alright, but nothing special.
Are you feeling alright now?

Adverb

in a satisfactory but not especially good way

Example:
She did alright on the exam, but could have done better.