livable
adjective
liv·able
ˈli-və-bəl 
variants
or less commonly liveable
1
: suitable for living in, on, or with
a livable house
livable wages
2
livableness
noun
Examples of livable in a Sentence
They described the house as very livable.
People need jobs that will pay them livable wages.
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Traditional elements mix with unexpected accents, such as a marbled ceiling treatment or modern lighting in Kaehler’s unique and highly livable spaces.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Roan, who received the Grammy for Best New Artist, got up to the podium and called out the record industry for not supporting emerging artists with necessities like a livable wage and health insurance.
—Rachel Sonis, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Eliminating income taxes for those under $150,000 removes the pressure for companies to provide livable wages.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
By enhancing transportation systems, improving accessibility, and contributing to sustainability efforts, these technologies are helping cities overcome the challenges of urbanization and create more livable, efficient, and sustainable environments.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Roan, who received the Grammy for Best New Artist, got up to the podium and called out the record industry for not supporting emerging artists with necessities like a livable wage and health insurance.
—Rachel Sonis, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Eliminating income taxes for those under $150,000 removes the pressure for companies to provide livable wages.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
By enhancing transportation systems, improving accessibility, and contributing to sustainability efforts, these technologies are helping cities overcome the challenges of urbanization and create more livable, efficient, and sustainable environments.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for livable
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“Livable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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livable
adjective
liv·able
variants
also liveable
: suitable for living in or with
livableness
noun
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