livable

adjective

liv·​able ˈli-və-bəl 

variants or less commonly liveable

1

: suitable for living in, on, or with

a livable house

livable wages

2

: endurable

livableness noun

Synonyms of livable

• inhabitable
• comfortable
• habitable

Examples of livable in a Sentence

They described the house as very livable.

People need jobs that will pay them livable wages.

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, Roberts notes that if your kitchen is unusable but the rest of the house is still considered livable, your insurer might provide a temporary solution like a two-burner stove, rather than pay for a full hotel stay. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026

When communities embrace thoughtful change and invest in people-centric development, the results are more livable, sustainable, and ultimately, more affordable. —Jason Haber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026

Penthouse primary suite A penthouse-level primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a large rooftop view terrace with sweeping San Francisco views, extending the home’s livable space out under the sky. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026

Now the city is hiring a consulting firm to work with city staffers over the next two years to create a specific plan — the guidelines for builders that would help develop the largely industrial and commercial airport area as a unique and livable location in Newport Beach. —Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for livable

• derivable
• unforgivable

Kids Definition

livable

adjective

liv·​able

variants also liveable

ˈliv-ə-bəl 

: suitable for living in or with

livableness noun