adjective
- capable of being elected to office; having qualities that make one likely to win an election
Usage: political contexts
Examples
- The party chose the most electable candidate for the presidential race.
- Her moderate views made her highly electable in the swing district.
- Political analysts questioned whether he was electable after the scandal.
- The governor’s popularity makes her very electable for a second term.
- They needed an electable nominee who could appeal to independent voters.
- His extreme positions hurt his chances of being seen as electable.