preferable

adjective
UK: /ˈprefərəbl/
US: /ˈprefərəbəl/

  1. More suitable or desirable than another.

    1. Living in the countryside is preferable to living in a city for me.
    2. Given the circumstances, staying home was the preferable course of action, even though we wanted to travel.

  2. Better or more advantageous, offering benefits over an alternative.

    1. This option seems preferable.
    2. Using the new software is preferable because it saves time and reduces errors significantly.

Synonyms

better superior desirable advantageous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preferable" in English means: More suitable or desirable than another., Better or more advantageous, offering benefits over an alternative..

The phonetic transcription of "preferable" is /ˈprefərəbl/ in British English and /ˈprefərəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preferable": better, superior, desirable, advantageous.

Example usage of "preferable": "Living in the countryside is preferable to living in a city for me.". More examples on the page.