manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
Synonyms of manageablenext
: capable of being managed
manageability noun
manageableness noun
manageably adverb

Examples of manageable in a Sentence

We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases. They divided the students into three manageable groups. The conditioner makes your hair more manageable.
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When kids anchor their efforts in something beyond themselves, everyday stressors become more manageable. Jennifer Breheny Wallace, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025 The result is hair that feels sleek, silky, and noticeably more manageable. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025 Careful pruning improves their form, maintains a manageable size, and stimulates a bigger and better flower show. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025 As temperatures continue to drop, this is the kind of outerwear that makes winter travel, long walks, and everyday outings far more manageable. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manageable was in 1593

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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