livable

adjective

ˈli-və-bəl How to pronounce livable (audio)
variants also liveable
Definition of livablenext
as in inhabitable
suitable for living in after we added some furniture and painted the walls, the apartment was livable

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Recent Examples of livable Choose one practical repair, one honest conversation, or one limit that makes home more livable. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 The hardware of civilization that made the American dream real, livable, and lasting. — Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026 That forgiving quality is part of why the look feels livable rather than precious. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Everyone knows that the key to a livable, functioning home is to first keep it clutter-free. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for livable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livable
  1. inhabitable
  2. comfortable
  3. habitable
Adjective
  • To hope is to give yourself to the future—and that commitment to the future is what makes the present inhabitable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
  • The home is no longer inhabitable, and the Steaves plan to live with family in the area.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Definition of inhabitable
Adjective
  • This year’s Labor Day travel deals stretch well beyond the basics, with savings on airfare, hotels, cruises, train journeys, luggage, outdoor gear, and accessories that make getting from here to there more comfortable.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In the wake of Antonio Silva’s move to the Premier League, Benfica should suit Circati, who is also comfortable moving the ball forward through adventurous carries and long passes from defence.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of comfortable
Adjective
  • Many of these planets are within the habitable zone of their stars.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its five-year mission is to study dark matter and hunt for habitable worlds outside our solar system.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of habitable

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“Livable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livable. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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