manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl 

: capable of being managed

manageability

ˌma-ni-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

manageableness

ˈma-ni-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

manageably

ˈma-ni-jə-blē 

adverb

Examples of manageable in a Sentence

We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases.

They divided the students into three manageable groups.

The conditioner makes your hair more manageable.

Recent Examples on the Web

The storm is unlikely to leave behind widespread damage, Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grymes said, adding that the impact should be manageable for coastal communities. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Maybe some year soon, housing in California will become a manageable expense for the masses. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Start with the most manageable reaction ball and slowly move onto harder ones as your skills improve. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Their shape and weight could be made attractive and manageable. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manageable

• unmanageable