QUOTABLE
Dictionary entry overview: What does quotable mean? • QUOTABLE (adjective)
The adjective QUOTABLE has 2 senses:
1. able or fit to be repeated or quoted
2. suitable for or worthy of quotation
Familiarity information: QUOTABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• QUOTABLE (adjective)
Meaning:
Able or fit to be repeated or quoted
Synonyms:
quotable; repeatable
Context examples:
what he said was not repeatable in polite company / he comes up with so many quotable phrases
Antonym:
unquotable (not able or fit to be repeated or quoted)
Meaning:
Suitable for or worthy of quotation
Context examples:
a quotable slogan / his remarks are not quotable in mixed company
Similar:
worthy (having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable)
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