# livable

/ˈɫɪvəbəɫ/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

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

## Definition

describing a place that is comfortable and safe to live in. It can also mean that a situation is good enough to be acceptable for a person's life.

For teachers: suitable for habitation or providing a satisfactory standard of living. Often used to describe urban environments, housing conditions, or economic stability.

## Examples

- The city is working to make the downtown area more livable.
- After the rent increased by fifty percent, the apartment was no longer considered livable for a single person.
- Urban planners argue that a truly livable city must balance high-density housing with accessible green spaces and efficient public transportation to prevent social isolation.

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