legibly

leg·i·ble

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lej-uh-buh l]
- /ˈlɛdʒ ə bəl/
- /ˈledʒ.ɪ.bl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lej-uh-buh l]
- /ˈlɛdʒ ə bəl/

Definitions of legibly word

adjective legibly capable of being read or deciphered, especially with ease, as writing or printing; easily readable. 1
adjective legibly capable of being discerned or distinguished: Anger was legible in his looks and behavior. 1
noun legibly In a manner that is legible, in a manner that is readable, readably. 1
adverb legibly so as to be readable 1

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Origin of legibly

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin legibilis; equivalent to leg(ere) to read + -ibilis -ible

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Parts of speech for Legibly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Legibly

legibly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Antonyms for legibly

adjective legibly

illegibly — not legible; impossible or hard to read or decipher because of poor handwriting, faded print, etc.: This letter is completely illegible.

Just one Antonym for legibly