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
livableness
noun
Examples of livable in a Sentence
They described the house as very livable.
People need jobs that will pay them livable wages.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
The energy of his spaces evokes a mood that’s warm, classic, and refined yet entirely touchable, livable, and—surprisingly—kid-friendly.
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Reich, who has testified before Congress on the minimum wage, said there’s no question the federal minimum wage is not a livable wage.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
Homeowners are strongly interested in improving their outdoor spaces – with referral and review site Yelp reporting a 41% increase in home gardening this past year – but their priorities are shifting from manicured to more livable.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
The energy of his spaces evokes a mood that’s warm, classic, and refined yet entirely touchable, livable, and—surprisingly—kid-friendly.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Reich, who has testified before Congress on the minimum wage, said there’s no question the federal minimum wage is not a livable wage.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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livable
adjective
liv·able
variants
also liveable
: suitable for living in or with
livableness
noun
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