CHANGEABLE Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

changeable

adjective

ˈchān-jə-bəl

Definition of changeable

as in adjustable

capable of being readily changed an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery

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as in volatile

likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly the changeable nature of the business is such that you either have too much or too little to do

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Recent Examples of changeable Increasingly changeable in mood, Jamal builds a friendship with Kyla, another resident. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Residents are advised to observe changeable message signs for schedule updates. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 June 2026 Have a way to stay updated on changeable weather in your area, just in case. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 5 June 2026 The Normandy coast is cooler, windier, and more changeable than people expect—even in summer. — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for changeable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for changeable

Adjective

An adjustable-rate mortgage is your other option for a home loan.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Key components to look out for include those Extra-Wide labels, yes, but also roomy toe boxes, stretchy uppers, adjustable closure (via straps or laces), and accommodating, stabilizing platforms that keep feet in proper alignment.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjustable

Adjective

One lesson from the artwork is that humans are endlessly adaptable.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
It is intended to provide Kadena with a more capable and adaptable combat aircraft while sustaining the base’s ability to generate ready airpower in a strategically important region.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of adaptable

Adjective

After all, that was the group that revolutionized last year’s offense from strong but static to unpredictable and setting a league-wide trend with 13 personnel and dominated on play-action and in the run game with defenses consistently compromised.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Still, markets are nervous, and experts have described the Houthis as highly unpredictable.

— Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of unpredictable

Adjective

Doctors insert a thin, flexible catheter into a blood vessel and steer it up to the heart using real-time imaging guidance to place a sealing device.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Demand for oil plunged during the war — much more than oil industry analysts had expected — proving that the world is much more flexible about its oil usage than previously believed.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.

— San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2023
Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.

— Jordan Kisner Jack Davison, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2022

Definition of changeful

Adjective

Pacific Northwest - Severe snow drought across the Cascades, followed by heat, dryness, and wildfire concerns, is expected to produce a more variable and abbreviated season.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
The theory was that by increasing the number of players in the game, there would be more variable squad selections and outcomes.

— Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026