Synonyms for

Playable

Verb Another word for playable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be played or suitable for playing

Synonyms & similar words

unplayable gameable sporty fun enjoyable amusing entertaining pleasant lively diverting recreational pleasurable accessible user-friendly interactive engaging exciting stimulating enlivening spirited animated

Synonyms by register

Formal

performable executable functional

Informal

gameable ready to play good to go

Literary

performable renderable

Antonyms

unplayable unusable inoperable defunct broken disabled

Common collocations

  • playable demo
  • playable character
  • playable version
  • playable area
  • playable race
  • playable class
  • playable content

Word family

noun playability
adjective playable

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of games or media, referring to something that can be played or is in a state ready for play. Can also refer to a musical piece that is suitable for performance.

Example sentences

  1. The toy building blocks are playable for children over the age of 3.
  2. The musical instrument is playable by experienced musicians.
  3. The board game is playable by up to 6 players.
  4. The soccer field is playable even in the rain.
  5. The video game is playable online with friends.

Quotes

  • Life is like a piano, what you get out of it depends on how you play it. - Tom Lehrer
  • Games are the most elevated form of investigation. - Albert Einstein
  • I am not a chess player, but a chess fanatic. - Mikhail Tal

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