Synonyms of habitable

habitable

adjective

ˈha-bə-tə-bəl 

as in inhabitable

suitable for living in

the frigid Arctic is not habitable for amphibians and reptiles—or for humans, either, for that matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inhabitable
• liveable
• livable
• comfortable
• acceptable
• intimate
• sustainable
• homelike
• rich
• luxurious
• cozy
• homey
• deluxe
• sumptuous
• endurable
• palatial
• tolerable
• homy
• bearable
• opulent
• plush
• luxuriant
• lavish
• snug
• sufferable
• supportable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uninhabitable
• uncomfortable
• economical
• humble
• unlivable
• spare
• unacceptable
• thrifty
• intolerable
• frugal
• unbearable
• spartan
• unendurable
• insupportable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of habitable

The center of the mural is dominated by Gov. Broward, the county’s namesake, who was responsible for the building of canals to drain the Everglades to make Broward County habitable. —Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025

Then, the craft will begin its study of the potentially habitable ocean moon Europa. —Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025

That rocky seafloor could provide energy and chemicals through underwater volcanoes that could make Europa’s ocean habitable. —Mike Sori, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024

The habitable zone describes a planet that is the perfect distance from its star so that water can remain in liquid form on its surface instead of freezing or vaporizing. —Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024