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

Choose one practical repair, one honest conversation, or one limit that makes home more livable. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

The hardware of civilization that made the American dream real, livable, and lasting. — Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026

While the livability in many global cities is being shaped by bigger-picture factors like war and economy, other cities remain firmly among the world’s most livable cities. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Voters are worried about the environmental impact, use of AI in schools and the prospect of data centers making their communities more expensive and less livable. — ABC News, 23 July 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