MOVABLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

movable

adjective

ˈmü-və-bəl

variants or moveable

Definition of movable

as in portable

capable of being moved especially with ease any furniture that is not movable will be covered with protective cloths by the painters

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Recent Examples of movable Other upcoming features available in Insider builds, such as Windows 11’s movable taskbar, might not arrive until the fall. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Picking up his option would keep a young wing with size, defensive tools and an expiring salary, preserving depth and a movable contract before the trade deadline. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 There are also two bear pendants with movable limbs — the $32 Felix and the $52 Frankie. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 Moehrig will be used all around the defense as a moveable chess piece, while Scott will work the deeper part of the field. — Mike Kaye june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for movable

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Adjective

Walmart has the Soundcore Motion X600 portable speaker on sale for $99, down from its regular $149 list price.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
During that ballistic test, Raytheon demonstrated the interceptor’s ability to track drone targets and launch from a man-portable system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of portable

Adjective

The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.

— Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of adjustable

Adjective

There is also a modular set so that the party literally shifts and revolves and let the audience perceive the frivolities from multiple perspectives.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
The system combines structural flexibility with rigid vacuum retention, allowing the modular segments to expand and contract during operation without letting air leak into the core.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of modular

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