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

Four moderate findings, each one manageable on its own, were sequenced into a full network compromise. — Rohit Dhamankar, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

But even those who had manageable cases of childhood chickenpox are at risk for shingles later in life, which can lead to painful and sometimes permanent health complications. — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Letting both grief and joy sit at the same table makes the season feel more manageable, for them and for you. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Attacking the intermediate areas of the field should be more manageable against the Broncos if Rice and right tackle Jaylon Moore (concussion) return to the lineup. — Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manageable

• unmanageable