readable

readable
I
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [Capable of being read]
Syn. clear, legible, coherent, distinct, intelligible, lucid, comprehensible, plain, unmistakable, decipherable, regular, orderly, fluent, neat, tidy, flowing, precise, graphic, understandable, unequivocal, explicit, straightforward, simple.
Ant. illegible*, unintelligible, undecipherable.
2. [Likely to be read with pleasure]
Syn. interesting, absorbing, fascinating, engrossing, gripping, satisfying, amusing, entertaining, enjoyable, rewarding, stimuLating, gratifying, pleasing, worth reading, pleasant, inviting, engaging, eloquent, well-written, smooth, exciting, compelling, riveting, suspenseful, pungent, clever, brilliant, ingenious, relaxing, appealing; see also interesting , trenchant 2 .
Ant. dreary, tedious, dull*.
II
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
legible, decipherable, intelligible, understandable, clear, plain.
ANT.: illegible, incomprehensible

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