LEGIBLY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

legible

adjective

ˈle-jə-bəl

Definition of legible next

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 There is a risk of turning Artie into a naif, but in her careful, close observations, his depths become increasingly legible. —

John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 Still, his outlook and shtick are perhaps most legible through a distinctly Angeleno lens. —

Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026 This act of contrition is legible in East Asia, but slightly awkward when performed by Western actors. —

Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026 Nowhere is that dynamic more legible than in the figure of podcaster Theo Von. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legible

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Adjective

Gabrielle’s feelings for Frida are understandable in theory; the latter approaches her with fresh eyes and few demands, giving her space to be something other than problem solver extraordinaire.

— Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The legacy of environmental injustice in Gowanus is real, and skepticism is understandable.

— Michelle de la Uz, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026