manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
Synonyms of manageablenext
: 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.
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Chelsea Down Parka Cold-weather travel feels far more manageable with a polished, midweight parka like this one. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 Regular pruning can also keep them at a manageable height. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026 The compact geography of this city is your biggest advantage as a short-stay visitor — the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, Beacon Hill, and the North End are all connected by short, manageable walks, not long drives or complicated transit connections. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 Barr’s last scenario is one of a gradual adoption, where AI follows the trajectory of previous technological revolutions, diffusing into the economy at a manageable pace. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 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

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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