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View usage for: (riːdəbəl) 1. adjectiveIf you say that a book or article is readable, you mean that it is enjoyable and easy to read. This is an impeccably researched and very readable book. Synonyms: enjoyable, interesting, gripping, entertaining More Synonyms of readable 2. adjectiveA piece of writing that is readable is written or printed clearly and can be read easily. My secretary translated my almost illegible writing into a readable script. More Synonyms of readable readable in British English (ˈriːdəbəl) adjective1. (of handwriting, etc) able to be read or deciphered; legible 2. (of a style of writing) interesting, easy, or pleasant to read Derived forms readability (ˌreadaˈbility) or readableness (ˈreadableness) noun readably (ˈreadably) adverb readable in American English (ˈridəbəl) adjective1. interesting or easy to read Derived forms readability (ˌreadaˈbility) noun or ˈreadableness readably (ˈreadably) adverb Examples of 'readable' in a sentencereadable His musings over his life and its many ups and downs make a very readable account.These two highly readable books prove the point.The joint effort with a journalist means that the book is very readable without losing rigour.These bits are highly readable and engaging.Many useful and readable books are available.His observations are highly readable and we need a conservative opposition.If only all business books were as readable as this one.He has an eye for detail and a flair for narrative that makes it highly readable.His book is marvellously readable and based on extensive research.And its conversational style makes it highly readable.Complex yet as readable as a book.Books do not have to zip along to be readable.If only all business books were as readable.It's easily readable in bright sunlight too.Surprisingly, the result is eminently readable.This is thrilling stuff; compulsively readable and abundantly full of ideas.The reasons why are superbly marshalled in this meticulously researched, compulsively readable book.He had a fine dry wit, which enabled him to make a potentially stodgy subject highly readable.This is a much-needed and eminently readable book that is likely to remain a standard work for many years to come.She has written, instead, a very readable and honest account of the incomprehensible facts.An eyewitness account of the excesses of the 1970s rock scene, this memoir is compulsively readable.Six volumes of memoir sit on my desk, of which two are outstanding, and all compulsively readable.More than a vivid, readable account of individual courage in the face of apparently overwhelming odds, this is an important book. In other languagesreadable British English: readable ADJECTIVE If you say that a book or article is readable, you mean that it is enjoyable and easy to read. This is a well researched and very readable book. - American English: readable
- Brazilian Portuguese: legível
- Chinese: 易读的
- European Spanish: ameno
- French: lisible
- German: lesbar
- Italian: piacevole da leggere
- Japanese: 読みやすい
- Korean: 잘 읽히는
- European Portuguese: legível
- Latin American Spanish: ameno
Definition enjoyable to read This is an impeccably researched and very readable book. Synonyms gripping pleasant enthralling easy to read worth reading Opposites heavy , boring , dull , pretentious , turgid , unreadable , heavy going , badly-written , as dry as dust Definition (of handwriting or print) legible a typewritten and readable script Synonyms Opposites incomprehensible , unintelligible , illegible , unreadable , indecipherable Additional synonymsDefinition perceptive; alert The book is clear, readable and amply illustrated. Synonyms comprehensible, explicit, articulate, understandable, coherent, lucid, user-friendly, intelligibleHe spoke abruptly, in barely comprehensible Arabic. Synonyms understandable, clear, plain, explicit, coherent, user-friendly, intelligible, graspable Definition interesting, amusing, and enjoyable This is a surprisingly entertaining film. Synonyms enjoyable, interesting, pleasing, funny, charming, cheering, pleasant, amusing, diverting, delightful, witty, humorous, pleasurable, recreative (rare) - read
- read something into something
- read up on something
- readable
- reader
- readership
- readily
Additional synonymsDefinition able to be understood She moaned faintly but made no intelligible response. Synonyms understandable, clear, distinct, lucid, comprehensibleDefinition causing interest It was interesting to be in a different environment. Synonyms intriguing, fascinating, absorbing, pleasing, appealing, attractive, engaging, unusual, gripping, stirring, entertaining, entrancing, stimulating, curious, compelling, amusing, compulsive, riveting, captivating, enthralling, beguiling, thought-provoking, engrossing, spellbindingDefinition easily understood It was plain to me that he was lying. Synonyms clear, obvious, patent, evident, apparent, visible, distinct, understandable, manifest, transparent, overt, unmistakable, lucid, unambiguous, comprehensible, legibleHe writes in a simple and understandable way. Synonyms comprehensible, clear, straightforward, coherent, lucid, user-friendly, easy to understand, crystal clear, unambiguous, intelligible, digestible, perspicuous (literary) |