watchable
Americanadjective
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capable of being watched
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interesting, enjoyable, or entertaining
a watchable television documentary
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Origin of watchable
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, “Sunny Nights” had almost no advance press, but turned out to be surprisingly watchable.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The film is, however, highly watchable, and that aspect is key to its importance within the larger cinematic landscape.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Our critic praised the acting, noting that “Steve Carell’s character in the likable, watchable and even lovable ‘Rooster’ is classic Steve Carell.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
He barely allows the petrified Boo to twitch, yet somehow, we catch a glimpse of the qualities Duvall the actor will go on to reveal: dangerous and vulnerable, mythic and man-sized, electrifyingly watchable.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
We'd have to spend some time working out who was who, but the film'd still be watchable.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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