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

Interest has soared as humanity is faced with the stark reality that maintaining a livable planet means not only drastically reducing emissions but also removing some of the carbon pollution already in the atmosphere. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

The idea was to make the most of the dramatic ocean setting while still creating a home that feels comfortable and livable. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026

The state officials would include the secretaries of energy and environmental affairs and housing and livable communities, the commissioners of fish and game and conservation and recreation, and the state's climate chief. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Beyond the sculpted fairing above the cab, Thor's Rize+ RV module is as boxy as the Ford nose, increasing livable volume. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 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