ligible

The teacher writes in ligible handwriting on the whiteboard.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Readable or legible: "ligible" describes something that is easy to read, clear, and distinguishable, such as handwriting or print. It is a less common variant of "legible."

Usage Examples

• (The writing is clear and easy to decipher.)
• (The typeface is readable despite its size.)

Advanced Usage

• "barely ligible": just readable, but with difficulty.

  • The note was barely ligible due to the water damage. (The text was nearly impossible to read because of the stains.)

• "not ligible": unreadable or illegible.

  • The doctor's prescription was not ligible at all. (The writing was completely unclear.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ligibility (noun): the quality of being readable or clear.

  • The ligibility of the ancient manuscript was poor. (The text was difficult to read due to fading.)

• Ligibly (adverb): in a clear, readable manner.

  • She wrote the address ligibly on the envelope. (She wrote it so it could be read easily.)

Synonyms

• Legible: easy to read or decipher.
• Readable: clear enough to be read without difficulty.
• Decipherable: capable of being understood or interpreted.

Related Idioms

• As clear as day: very easy to read or understand.

  • The instructions were as clear as day, making the task simple. (The directions were extremely clear.)

• Plain as the nose on your face: obvious and easy to see or read.

  • The error in the contract was plain as the nose on your face. (The mistake was very noticeable.)