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livable

/ˈlɪv.ə.bəl/
(UK: liveable)
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Adverb:livably
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livable Lexical Profile

livable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

American Suitable or comfortable for living in; habitable.

Example

"After extensive renovations to the plumbing and heating, the old farmhouse was finally livable."


2

American Worth living, or tolerable and endurable (of life, a situation, or a wage).

Example

"The labor union campaigned tirelessly to ensure that all factory workers received a livable wage."


3

American Easy or pleasant to live with or associate with (of a person).

Example

"Despite his occasional stubbornness, he is a remarkably easygoing and livable roommate."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Livable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/livable
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