These seatbelts are adjustable.
Source: tatoeba (5270149)
Adjustable
/əˈd͡ʒʌstəbəl/
Synonyms for "adjustable" (124 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (25)
Adjective(14 words)
Verb(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
adjective describing material properties
Strong matches (37)
Adjective(14 words)
bendablecambiableconfigurableconfigurable optionscustomizabledesignable componentdynamic lessoneducational balanceflexibleflexible interpretationflexible priceflexible scheduleflexible stancefloating toolbar
Adverb(1 words)
changeably timed assignment
Noun(7 words)
classify as variablecurriculum adaptationdrawstringdynamic pricingflexitimeflextimegroove joint pliers
Related words (62)
many-sidedmetamorphicmobilemodifiablemovablemutablenonuniformobedientother directedother-directedpermutableplasticpliantproteanproteiformresilientresourcefulrubberysubmissivesupple
Show 6 more words
Adjective(19 words)
modifiablemodifiable factormoldablenegotiablenimblerprogrammablequick-changingreconfigurable actuatorreconfigurable benchreconfigurable layoutrelaxablerepositionablesettableslidabletransformabletunableurban ecosystem resilientvariable isolationvariable property measurement
Noun(16 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: able to adapt, acoustic adjustment, acquiescent, adaptable, adaptable.
- Sentence evidence is available for adjustable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "adjustable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "adjustable"
Keep "adjustable" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "adjustable" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "adjustable", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "adjustable" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
7 entriesadjustable chairadjustable deskadjustable difficultyadjustable knobadjustable pacingadjustable strapadjustable volume
Collocations
6 entriesadjustable chairadjustable deskadjustable heightadjustable knobadjustable paceadjustable settings
Inflections
2 entriesmore adjustablemost adjustable
Derivations
1 entriessimilar
3 entriesTranslations
25 translations across 15 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- нагласяем adj (capable of being adjusted)
- регулируем adj (capable of being adjusted)
Catalan
1 entries- ajustable adj (capable of being adjusted)
Czech
1 entries- nastavitelný adj (capable of being adjusted)
Dutch
2 entries- aanpasbaar adj (capable of being adjusted)
- regelbaar adj (capable of being adjusted)
Finnish
1 entries- säädettävä adj (capable of being adjusted)
French
2 entries- ajustable adj (capable of being adjusted)
- réglable adj (capable of being adjusted)
Galician
1 entries- axustable adj (capable of being adjusted)
German
3 entries- einstellbar adj (capable of being adjusted)
- justierbar adj (capable of being adjusted)
- verstellbar adj (capable of being adjusted)
Icelandic
1 entries- stillanlegur adj (capable of being adjusted)
Italian
2 entries- modificabile adj (capable of being adjusted)
- regolabile adj (capable of being adjusted)
Manx
1 entries- so-chiartaghey adj (capable of being adjusted)
Portuguese
1 entries- ajustável adj (capable of being adjusted)
Romanian
1 entries- ajustabil adj (capable of being adjusted)
Spanish
3 entries- ajustable adj (capable of being adjusted)
- graduable adj (capable of being adjusted)
- regulable adj (capable of being adjusted)
Swedish
3 entries- inställbar adj (capable of being adjusted)
- justerbar adj (capable of being adjusted)
- reglerbar adj (capable of being adjusted)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
The chair's height is adjustable.
Source: tatoeba (6219092)
An adjustable wrench is a useful tool for any plumber.
Source: tatoeba (6932193)
To be absolutely sure the Solar Probe Cup would withstand the harsh environment, the Odeillo Solar Furnace—which concentrates the heat of the Sun through 10,000 adjustable mirrors—was used to test the cup against the intense solar emission.
Source: tatoeba (7058442)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "adjustable"?
Closest matches include able to adapt, acoustic adjustment, acquiescent, adaptable, adaptable.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "adjustable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.