manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl 

: capable of being managed

manageability

ˌma-ni-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

manageableness

ˈma-ni-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

manageably

ˈma-ni-jə-blē 

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

The same experience could be disruptive for one practitioner but manageable for another, depending on how it was interpreted and supported. — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Willit Quick-dry Cargo Skort, $14 (originally $19) Amazon’s Outlet is packed with breezy styles under $25 that make getting dressed in the July heat more manageable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

The short run gives guests time to explore a coastal island and sample the ship’s entertainment, dining and Mandara Spa while keeping the overall trip tight and manageable. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026

What does not qualify are events that used to be once-in-20-years, but are now common and manageable. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manageable

• unmanageable