SERVICEABLE Synonyms: 211 Similar and Opposite Words

serviceable

adjective

ˈsər-və-sə-bəl

Definition of serviceable

as in useful

capable of being put to use or account be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore

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as in available

capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door

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as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired

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Recent Examples of serviceable The combat is serviceable, which is a feat since this is Remedy admirably experimenting with a new genre. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Its job is to go beyond producing a serviceable picture by interpreting and reproducing content. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 That means more scrutiny on gross margins, infrastructure efficiency, how costs scale relative to revenue, and your serviceable debt capacity. — Denada Ramnishta, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Erivo and Daniel Ings, who plays her colleague Julian Brooks, both turn in serviceable performances, as does an ensemble cast that includes Noma Dumezweni as Tessa’s mother, June, and Toheeb Jimoh as her younger brother, Johnny. — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serviceable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceable

Adjective

Libra September 23 – October 22 Someone else’s perspective may reveal something about you that is uncomfortable but useful.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
However, sparse physical controls force heavy reliance on voice commands or the companion app, and the broader conceptual AI features fall short of being genuinely useful.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Room service is available around the clock, and breakfast is included in the room rate; expect traditional dishes like eggs Benedict, as well as decadent homemade pastries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Keep reading to find more must-have devices available at Amazon right now.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

Amid the mounting scrutiny, major operators like DraftKings have pushed back, arguing that their responsible gaming system provides adequate safeguards to protect their customers from spiraling out of control.

— Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026
Adjustable shelves mean there’s even adequate room to store high heels and ankle booties.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of adequate

Adjective

Additionally, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and systems that are applicable serve to internally strengthen an organization’s impact and provide a way to ensure rigor while keeping the mission impact at the center.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
In the years that followed, Urbagestion argued that Abascal’s retention of the apartment was invalid and that the contract’s timing was no longer applicable.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of applicable

Adjective

Its analysis found that 74% of those mentions were tied to real-world projects rather than coursework, an indication students are trying to demonstrate their applied experience.

— Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
By combining aluminum’s low weight with a pre-applied coating, the company is targeting a way to make battery components easier to manufacture while meeting durability and insulation requirements.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of applied

Adjective

There may never be a satisfactory explanation for the WNBA’s insistence on abandoning such a loyal, durable fanbase, but the fans didn’t come to Mohegan Sun Arena one last time to ask why.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
This is not a satisfactory outcome for anyone — not people experiencing homelessness, the surrounding community or the institutions serving vulnerable Chicagoans.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026