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 study noted that the compact old town, waterfront views, hiking routes, and manageable price point make this destination easier to explore as a couple without having to worry about the logistical stress that can sometimes come when visiting larger cities together. —Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Against the backdrop of $39 trillion in national debt, that delta is the difference between a debt spiral and a manageable fiscal path. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026

Brandon Sink, chief financial officer at Lowe’s, said the fuel prices were manageable during the first quarter but are getting harder to navigate, which the company’s doing by working with suppliers, including adjusting contracts where possible. —Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026

Deep, covered patios shade the home in the summer, helping keep temperatures manageable when the region hits triple digits. —David Caraccio may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manageable

• unmanageable