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

: endurable

livableness noun

Synonyms

• habitable
• inhabitable

Examples of livable in a Sentence

They described the house as very livable.

People need jobs that will pay them livable wages.

Recent Examples on the Web

After accepting her first Grammy win Sunday in the best new artist category, Roan called out record labels for failing aspiring musicians by not offering livable wages and healthcare benefits. —Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025

After making headlines with her critical acceptance speech at the 2025 Grammys, Chappell Roan is doubling down on helping up-and-coming artists earn a livable wage and affordable healthcare. —Stephen Daw, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025

Chappell Roan’s conversation-stirring Grammy night speech has incited action from the music industry to provide artists with livable wages and healthcare. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025

The Reality of Low-Paid Service Work For many restaurant workers, tips are essential to making a livable wage. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

livable

adjective

liv·​able

variants also liveable

ˈliv-ə-bəl 

: suitable for living in or with

livableness noun