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livable

[liv-uh-buhl] / ˈlɪv ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
adequate, acceptable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bearable cozy habitable homey sustainable tolerable worthwhile
WEAK
comfortable endurable fit inhabitable lodgeable passable satisfactory snug sufferable supportable tenantable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
intolerable unacceptable unbearable
WEAK
inadequate unlivable unsuitable

Example Sentences

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Repairs weren’t made, there wasn’t enough heat in the winter or cooling in the summer, the houses were barely livable, and the landlord didn’t care or listen to the tenants.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Earth's magnetic field plays a critical role in making the planet livable.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Various countries with an interest in Gaza would send representatives to rebuild the territory into a livable place, if not a new Riviera.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Additionally, if individual car ownership declines, suburban homeowners could reclaim their garages and transform the square footage into livable space, Chi added.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

“Fairies are highly territorial, nonmigratory creatures. Put them in a livable environment and they stay put. Especially an environment like Fablehaven, with gardens and plentiful food and other enchanted critters.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Vocabulary lists containing livable

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -able, -ible

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