intelligible (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Definition

Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.

Examples

• The professor's lecture was highly intelligible, making complex topics easy to grasp.

• Despite the background noise, the pilot's instructions were perfectly intelligible.

• His handwriting was barely intelligible, so I struggled to read his notes.

Synonyms of intelligible

Words with a similar meaning to intelligible:

• clear
• understandable
• comprehensible
• lucid

Antonyms of intelligible

Words with the opposite meaning to intelligible:

• unintelligible
• incomprehensible

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