livable

[ˈlɪvəbl]

livable Definition

  • 1suitable or good enough to live in
  • 2pleasant or comfortable to live in

Using livable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "livable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The apartment is small, but it's livable.

  • Example

    The city has made great efforts to become more livable for its residents.

  • Example

    The air quality in this area is not very livable.

  • Example

    The house needs some repairs, but it's still livable.

livable Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with livable

  • a place that is just good enough to live in, but not comfortable or pleasant

    Example

    The conditions in the refugee camp were barely livable.

  • a wage that is high enough to cover basic living expenses such as food, housing, and healthcare

    Example

    Many people are struggling to make ends meet because they are not paid a livable wage.

  • a city that is designed to be comfortable, sustainable, and enjoyable for its residents

    Example

    Copenhagen is often cited as one of the most livable cities in the world.

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Summary: livable in Brief

The term 'livable' [ˈlɪvəbl] describes a place that is suitable or good enough to live in, and is often used to describe a place that is pleasant or comfortable to live in. It can refer to anything from an apartment to a city, as in 'The city has made great efforts to become more livable for its residents.' 'Livable' can also be used in phrases like 'barely livable,' meaning a place that is just good enough to live in, and 'livable wage,' meaning a wage that covers basic living expenses.

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