# digestible

/daɪˈdʒɛstəbəɫ/ (US) · /daɪdʒˈɛstəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/digestible
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

easy to understand or simple to process. You use this to describe information that is broken down into small, clear parts so it is not overwhelming.

For teachers: capable of being easily understood or assimilated. Often describes complex information presented in a simplified or structured manner.

## Examples

- The teacher made the difficult lesson very digestible.
- The news app summarizes long articles into digestible bullet points for busy readers.
- By stripping away the technical jargon, the scientist made her groundbreaking research digestible for a general audience without sacrificing the core integrity of her findings.

## Synonyms

understandable, accessible, manageable, clear, simple, straightforward

## Antonyms

complex, complicated, overwhelming, impenetrable

## Usage notes

- Often used figuratively to describe information, though it can also describe food that is easy for the stomach to process.

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