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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"We have created a tiny, but stable and repeatedly readable QR code."

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 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

Mr. Scott charts a course through these momentous events with great skill, producing a book that is readable and accessible but bedded in authoritative scholarship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

How many times I've tracked game with the help of its soft, readable surface.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

readable

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