# legible

/ˈɫɛdʒəbəɫ/ (US) · /lˈɛdʒəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/legible
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

easy to read. You use this to describe writing or text that is clear and not messy.

For teachers: capable of being read with ease. Often used to describe handwriting, fonts, or printed text that is not distorted or faded.

## Examples

- Please write your name in legible handwriting.
- The old map was difficult to use because the ink had faded and the text was no longer legible.

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