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View usage for: (sɜːʳvɪsəbəl) adjectiveIf you describe something as serviceable, you mean that it is good enough to be used and to perform its function. His Arabic was not as good as his English, but serviceable enough. She took a perfectly serviceable washing machine in for repair, only to be told itneeded replacing. Synonyms: useful, practical, efficient, helpful More Synonyms of serviceable serviceable in British English (ˈsɜːvɪsəbəl) adjective1. capable of or ready for service; usable 2. capable of giving good service; durable 3. archaic diligent in service Derived forms serviceability (ˌserviceaˈbility) or serviceableness (ˈserviceableness) noun serviceably (ˈserviceably) adverb serviceable in American English (ˈsɜrvɪsəbəl) adjective1. that can be of service; ready for use; useful; usable 2. that will give good service, esp. in hard use; durable a serviceable fabric 3. Archaic willing to serve Derived forms serviceability (ˌserviceaˈbility) noun or ˈserviceableness serviceably (ˈserviceably) adverb Word origin ME servisable < OFr Examples of 'serviceable' in a sentenceserviceable Definition performing effectively His Arabic was serviceable enough. Synonyms efficient durable dependable hard-wearing Opposites useless , inefficient , impractical , worn-out , unusable , unserviceable Additional synonymsDefinition likely to bring benefits Free exchange of goods was advantageous to all. Synonyms beneficial, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable, of service, convenient, worthwhile, expedientDefinition helpful or advantageous vitamins which are beneficial to health Synonyms favourable, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable, benign, wholesome, advantageous, expedient, salutary, win-win, healthful, serviceable, salubrious, gainfulDefinition easy to use Pre-prepared foods are a tempting and convenient option. Synonyms useful, practical, handy, serviceable, labour-saving Nearby words ofserviceable - serve
- serve as something or someone
- service
- serviceable
- servile
- servility
- serving
Additional synonymsDefinition practical rather than decorative The decor is functional. Synonyms practical, utility, utilitarian, serviceable, hard-wearing, usefulThe catalogue includes helpful information. Synonyms useful, practical, productive, profitable, constructive, serviceableDefinition in force, effect, or operation The scheme was soon operative. Synonyms in force, current, effective, standing, functioning, active, efficient, in effect, in business, operational, functional, in operation, workable, serviceableDefinition involving the simple basics clothes which are practical as well as stylish Synonyms useful, ordinary, appropriate, sensible, everyday, functional, utilitarian, serviceableDefinition making money or gaining an advantage or benefit a profitable exchange of ideas Synonyms beneficial, economic (British), useful, rewarding, valuable, productive, worthwhile, fruitful, advantageous, expedient, win-win, serviceableDefinition able to be used blackened, but still usable, cooking pots and other objects Synonyms serviceable, working, functional, available, current, practical, valid, at your disposal, ready for use, in running order, fit for use, utilizable Definition useful rather than beautiful Bilal's office is a corner one, utilitarian and unglamorous. Synonyms functional, useful, practical, plain, efficient, sensible, pragmatic, unpretentious, soulless, serviceable, unadorned, workaday |