likable

adjective

lik·able ˈlī-kə-bəl

variants or likeable

Synonyms of likable next

: having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant, agreeable

the most likable character in the play

likability

ˌlī-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē

noun

likableness noun

Examples of likable in a Sentence

Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.

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Charlie Weis was not like a particularly likable dude. —

Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 Heartbroken, creative people, these characters are so incredibly likable in a film that has a sharp, brilliant screenplay, and stunning use of setting. —

Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025 Lorenzo is likable and relatable despite his unusual choice of profession. —

The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024 Thanks to its gentle tone, gorgeous Canadian landscapes, and likable characters who actually care about each other’s feelings, director and co-writer Sherren Lee’s loose adaptation of Kate Marchant’s novel is easily the best Wattpad movie. —

Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for likable