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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Genevieve Guenther, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Genevieve Guenther, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Pro Women Athlete Salaries When the WNBA tipped off in 1997, players fought for basic livable wages.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
While proponents of the measure emphasize the importance of providing livable wages in high-cost states, critics argue that balancing worker welfare with business sustainability remains a complex challenge.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Renowned for creating integrated and livable communities in some of Abu Dhabi’s most desirable locations, including Saadiyat Island, Aldar is dedicated to community focus, collaboration, and sustainability.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Livable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livable. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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livable
adjective
liv·able
variants
also liveable
: suitable for living in or with
livableness
noun
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