CEFR B1

legible

adjective

Meaning

legible means clear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The writer described the response as legible.
A legible tone can change the mood of a conversation.

Synonyms: clean, clear, decipherable, fair, readable

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legible (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/

Definition

Examples

The writer described the response as legible.
A legible tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became legible after the announcement.

How to Use legible

legible + noun (collocation): Use legible before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a legible reaction."
become legible (collocation): Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became legible near the end."

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