Definition of LEGIBLE

legible

Adjective

  • Clear enough to be read easily.
  • (of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered
    • "legible handwriting"

Adj

  • Clear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.
  • Written or phrased so as to be easy to understand.

Examples

  • Despite hardly having any energy to lift a pen, she left a legible note on the paper.
  • His handwriting on the score sheet was barely legible, prompting a challenge from his opponent.
  • You can make this program code more legible by using meaningful variable names.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin legibilis (“that can be read”), from Latin legō.

Antonyms

illegible, unreadable

Scrabble Score: 10

legible: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
legible: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
legible: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

legible: valid Words With Friends Word