readable

[ree-duh-buhl] / ˈri də bəl /

ADJECTIVE

understandable, legible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coherent comprehensible lucid precise straightforward

WEAK

clear decipherable distinct explicit flowing fluent graphic intelligible orderly plain regular simple smooth tidy unequivocal unmistakable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unintelligible

WEAK

disgusting illegible unreadable

ADJECTIVE

pleasurable to peruse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbing amusing appealing eloquent engaging engrossing enjoyable entertaining enthralling fascinating gripping interesting rewarding satisfying well-written worthwhile

WEAK

brilliant clever easy exciting gratifying ingenious inviting pleasant pleasing relaxing smooth stimulating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring dull repulsive tiring unfunny uninteresting unpleasant

WEAK

disgusting illegible unintelligible unreadable

Example Sentences

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Inside the Palisades local’s political pivot and his compulsively readable new memoir.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"We have created a tiny, but stable and repeatedly readable QR code."

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

The Berkshire proxy is readable and runs less than 20 pages and compares with the 100-plus page tomes that most big companies issue.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

"It is both readable and intelligent, and it offers hope and consolation."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

I end up with just three pages—very small type, but readable.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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