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 park's smaller size and layout are intended to be manageable for young children and their families. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 July 2026

For students struggling to start an assignment or stay engaged during a long study session, music may help make the work feel more manageable. — Bridget K. Daleiden, The Conversation, 29 June 2026

Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026

It’s also frequently lauded for its three-quarter frame construction, which tends to be more manageable for petite hikers. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manageable

• unmanageable