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legible Antonyms

Opposite of legible

Pinning down the opposite of legible requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Clear enough to be read easily (used especially of handwriting or print).

Usage Example

"The doctor's hastily written prescription was barely illegible to the pharmacist."

Strongest
illegible
indecipherable
unreadable
Strong
incomprehensible
Weak
obscure

Similar words to legible

Words similar to legible shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

readable
decipherable
clear
intelligible
distinct
neat
plain
See all synonyms of legible

• Nearby Words

legged
leggy
legibility
legible
legibly
legion
legionary

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Legible. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/legible
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