legible

adjective

ˈle-jə-bəl How to pronounce legible (audio)
Definition of legiblenext
as in understandable
capable of being understood an anxious mood that was clearly legible upon her face

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Recent Examples of legible Lawmaking and legal interpretation convert human goals and values into legible directives. — John Nay, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The blue-gray sunray dial centers around a highly legible perpetual calendar display that shows the seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, and phases of the moon. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026 During the height of the Streaming Wars, the industry landscape was uniquely legible for average consumers. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 Always look for minimal rust and legible markings on the bottom before buying. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for legible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legible
  1. understandable
  2. accessible
Adjective
  • The objective — to force more value addition to happen at home — is understandable.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
  • There was an outpouring of support from Hollywood, including multiple memorials, but the family has kept a very low profile since the tragedy, which is more than understandable.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026
Definition of understandable
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  • The majority of the hotel is accessible via elevators and ramps, but there are a handful of split levels because of the historic nature of the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
  • Accessibility The hotel’s nine accessible rooms and suites include wheelchair-accessible doors and showers and lowered light switches, peepholes, and toilets.
    — Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
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