manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
: capable of being managed
manageability noun
manageableness noun
manageably adverb

Examples of manageable in a Sentence

We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases. They divided the students into three manageable groups. The conditioner makes your hair more manageable.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There’s also the viewpoint, related to climate change, that nuclear energy is a emissions-free power source — and unlike solar and wind runs 24/7/365 — that produces relatively manageable waste. Bob Woods, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025 Baltimore has won two straight and has a manageable month coming up. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025 Now in his second year at the helm, Base has focused on clarity and curation to create a festival that feels both manageable and memorable. Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025 She is known for her approachable style, turning overwhelming situations into manageable and often even hopeful experiences. Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manageable was in 1593

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on manageable

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!