Synonyms of habitable

habitable

adjective

ˈha-bə-tə-bəl 

as in inhabitable

suitable for living in

the frigid Arctic is not habitable for amphibians and reptiles—or for humans, either, for that matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inhabitable
• liveable
• livable
• comfortable
• acceptable
• intimate
• sustainable
• homelike
• rich
• luxurious
• cozy
• homey
• deluxe
• sumptuous
• endurable
• palatial
• tolerable
• homy
• bearable
• opulent
• plush
• luxuriant
• lavish
• snug
• sufferable
• supportable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uninhabitable
• uncomfortable
• economical
• humble
• unlivable
• spare
• unacceptable
• thrifty
• intolerable
• frugal
• unbearable
• spartan
• unendurable
• insupportable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of habitable

The observations expand the range of environments where habitable worlds might form, the researchers say. —Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 June 2025

The interiors walk the line between historic and habitable, with stone floors, original fireplaces, and large windows that flood the place with light. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025

These parking garages will also raise their half hour rate from $1.50 to $2. Fire prevention fees, annual charges for owners of habitable structures, will grow as well. —Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025

And as such, K2-18b has rapidly attracted attention as a potentially habitable place beyond our solar system. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 June 2025