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.
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.
Small, affordable surf schools line many beaches and take advantage of more manageable waves even beginners can enjoy. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025 Baskets, bins, and shelf dividers create a more manageable kitchen organization system that can be customized to your style and workflow. Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025 Vertebrate predators, including birds and lizards, may also be deterred by the oversized silhouette, mistaking the decoy for larger, less manageable prey. New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2025 Dickinson isn’t the most exciting option, but the acquisition cost should be more manageable. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 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!