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

Yet, almost without trying, he's made national waves in helping to set policies and chart new directions to preserve a livable environment for his and future generations, all before being legally allowed to drink. —Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025

The Palestinians had their own state and, with the support of Israel, had very livable conditions. —Sanford Shuster, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025

The Legislature will revisit attendant wages in this spring’s legislative session as caregivers and advocacy groups push for more competitive and livable wages. —Madeline De Figueiredo, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

If Americans want a livable climate, science alone won’t be enough. —Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 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