readable

[ree-duh-buhl] / ˈri də bəl /

ADJECTIVE

understandable, legible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coherent comprehensible lucid precise straightforward

WEAK

clear decipherable distinct explicit flowing fluent graphic intelligible orderly plain regular simple smooth tidy unequivocal unmistakable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unintelligible

WEAK

disgusting illegible unreadable

ADJECTIVE

pleasurable to peruse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbing amusing appealing eloquent engaging engrossing enjoyable entertaining enthralling fascinating gripping interesting rewarding satisfying well-written worthwhile

WEAK

brilliant clever easy exciting gratifying ingenious inviting pleasant pleasing relaxing smooth stimulating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring dull repulsive tiring unfunny uninteresting unpleasant

WEAK

disgusting illegible unintelligible unreadable

Example Sentences

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He said the region preserves a readable geologic record with strong age control for deposits ranging from about 2.3 to 2.95 million years ago.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The Berkshire proxy is readable and runs less than 20 pages and compares with the 100-plus page tomes that most big companies issue.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Nick Hornby, chair of the judges, said the book was "both readable and intelligent" and "will be read and thought about for years to come".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Finally, the words “Live from the surface of the moon” showed up fuzzy but readable on the television screen, and we were seeing the real moon.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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