livable

adjective

liv·able | \ ˈli-və-bəl

variants: or less commonly liveable

Definition of livable

1 : suitable for living in, on, or with a livable house livable wages

2 : endurable

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Synonyms & Antonyms for livable

Synonyms

habitable, inhabitable

Antonyms

uninhabitable, unlivable

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

The spaces we design are also livable and, for the most part, very easy to maintain. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "San Jose designer focuses on comfort, functionality and style," 2 July 2019 Although these women are making amazing strides for themselves, despite the odds, policies that guarantee paid leave, livable wage and public preschool are a necessity. — Kynala Phillips, Essence, "New Data Shows Single Moms Are Dominating The Work Force," 7 June 2019 Baseball can start by paying their minor leaguers livable wages, and by teams investing in minor league facilities to at least match what’s widely available at many college programs. — Sam Mellinger, kansascity, "Mellinger Minutes: Bobby Witt Jr., Ned Yost, Patrick Mahomes and dad’n," 4 June 2019 And the show’s interior designer, Bobby Berk, makes their homes livable and often gorgeous. — Bonnie Wertheim, New York Times, "Antoni Porowski Can Cook," 6 Mar. 2018 There's work to be done to make the place more livable (any interested residents!?), but Chip and Joanna will no doubt come to the rescue. — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "So, Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Now the Proud Owners of...A Castle?," 3 Mar. 2019 New money is going into projects aimed at making cities and towns more livable and efficient. — Sarah Chaney And Heather Gillers, WSJ, "State and Local Investment Gets Lift From Rising Revenues," 15 Dec. 2018 These demands respond to prisoners’ basic needs, and would make everyday life a little more livable for those locked up in the U.S. today. — Stephanie Onderchanin, Teen Vogue, "How the National Prison Strike Is Working to Help Incarcerated People in the United States," 21 Aug. 2018 In fact, everyday ride quality is entirely livable. — Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, "America finally gets Honda’s best: The 2018 Civic Type R," 22 Jan. 2018

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