manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
Synonyms of manageablenext
: capable of being managed
manageability
ˌma-ni-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce manageable (audio)
noun
manageableness
ˈma-ni-jə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce manageable (audio)
noun
manageably
ˈma-ni-jə-blē How to pronounce manageable (audio)
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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Its nutrient-rich formula features a mix of Brazilian oils and is designed to make the hair healthier and more manageable by fighting frizz, adding shine and protecting it against damage from heat. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Without a coordinated strategy, the cumulative risk can become significant even if each individual's obligation seems manageable. — Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Also, four of the patients saw their cancer come back, but Bharat said the recurrences were more manageable than the original disease. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 The Royals’ starting pitcher, Michael Wacha, kept the deficit manageable. — Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manageable was in 1593

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