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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Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable. Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 Overall, this phase is pretty manageable. Ayana Underwood, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026 But some airports where the wait times have been manageable are telling passengers to stop arriving so early. ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 There are a few variations, but most people with manageable balances can qualify for a streamlined plan that spreads payments out up to 72 months. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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