Pick a word that means the same as 'legible'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Readable
Legible means clear enough to be read, said of handwriting or print. Its synonym is readable.
Example: Write your answers in legible handwriting.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Readable (answer) | able to be read easily (it has the same meaning as legible) | The old letter was faded but still readable. |
| (2) Praise worthy | (praiseworthy) deserving praise (neat writing may be praiseworthy, but the word does not mean "can be read") | Her effort to help the flood victims was praiseworthy. |
| (3) Edible | fit to be eaten (it looks like legible because of the "-ible" ending, but the meaning is different) | Some mushrooms are edible, others are poisonous. |
| (4) Washable | that can be washed without damage | This paint is washable. |
| Synonyms of legible: readable, clear, distinct, decipherable Antonyms of legible: illegible, unreadable, indecipherable, unclear Also asked in CUET (UG): legible – 22-06-2023 Slot 1, 15-06-2023 Slot 3 edible – 15-06-2023 Slot 3 |