likable

adjective

lik·​able ˈlī-kə-bəl How to pronounce likable (audio)
variants or likeable
: having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant, agreeable
the most likable character in the play
likability 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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Wallace believes the quality of being likable offers him a crucial advantage over other drivers in securing sponsorships. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025 Have the Rangers earned the right to demand a coach come in who is a bit more open and likable? Arthur Staple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 As such, Landecker’s modest but likable outing doesn’t always feel fresh on a scene-by-scene basis. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025 The film showed Stewart, usually cast as likable characters, in a whole new light. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for likable

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of likable was in 1730

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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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likable

adjective
lik·​able
variants or likeable
: easily liked
likableness noun

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