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

• inhabitable
• comfortable

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

Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet. —Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025

Design work was fast, and construction was faster — the goal was to make places legal and livable. —Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2025

Keeping a zoo clean and livable for its animal inhabitants guzzles a lot of power. —Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025

Studio Cabida brings a contemporary edge to its classic and highly livable interiors, adding unique details such as striking stone, playful wall treatments, and architectural elements. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025

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