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

This controversial bill will cause 15 million Americans to lose their insurance coverage and eventually result in 50,000 additional deaths a year as many manageable conditions are left untreated. — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

The beach is right there for swimming and paddleboarding when the surf is calm, and the trails through the dunes are manageable for kids old enough to walk them without being carried. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

The key is to go for that same effortless, experimental vibe by creating a contrast between more defined, sculpted roots and keeping the rest of the hair straight and manageable. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

Students need predictable handling, while operators need high availability and manageable maintenance costs. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manageable

• unmanageable