How to Use likable in a Sentence

likable

adjective
Definition of likablenext
Synonyms for likablenext
  • She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.
  • Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel.
  • The Grizzlies should be one of the most likable teams in the league.
    — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Robert is the most likable of a predictable lot and Martin’s adorable in the part.
    — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The bad guys in the movie are also some of the most likable and affable guys.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Oct. 2023
  • But as likable as Fowler is, there's still the choke factor.
    — Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 18 June 2023
  • The more likable the ticker symbol, the more valuable the firm, the researchers found.
    — Samanth Subramanian, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2021
  • Tim Scott Poll after poll has found Scott to be the most likable candidate in the field.
    — James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
  • This is a very likable product and can be found in most healthcare stores.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Maury Povich is hands-down the most likable man in the entire series.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The key is that fragrances in men’s shampoo may be more likable by men.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • But the song is over polished, ripping away the raw, Southern swag that made T.I. so likable in the first place.
    — Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 28 Sep. 2021
  • The big Isuzu is comfortable to ride in, and therefore likable.
    — Martin Padgett Jr., Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Nef, despite some stiff line readings, makes Cal the most sincere and likable of the group.
    — Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
  • The characters are likable enough, but this is just painful.
    — Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Mar. 2022
  • The artwork is in a light manga style, and the principals are likable.
    — Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, 28 June 2021
  • Both the film and Hurt are clever enough to make Tom likable despite his vapidness.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2022
  • Clever lovesick story with likable leads and a good pop soundtrack.
    — Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Anne Hathaway has been nothing but likable, and the ‘hate campaign’ against her was crazy.
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024
  • But Biden is viewed by Democrats as more authentic and likable.
    — Philip Bump, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
  • He's not supposed to be very likable by 2022 standards.
    — Charlotte Walsh, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Well, Clinton is much smarter, but not a likable person.
    — Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2020
  • With their best record in 10 years and a likable cast of players, the Knicks have also won back many long-suffering fans.
    — David Waldstein Adrienne Grunwald, New York Times, 8 May 2024
  • Cody admits that Lisa herself isn’t the most likable person.
    — Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • She was often described in the news media as aloof, distant and not likable.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024
  • The music was both varied and likable across a range of tastes, which is to say, consonant with the theme of difference in union.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2021
  • Jack Black has been one of Hollywood's most likable stars for nearly 30 years.
    — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Glenn Burke was an amazing athlete, extremely likable and the glue to the clubhouse.
    — John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 June 2021
  • But some stories are designed for characters to be very likable, and some are not.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
  • The script only alludes to what happened to Grace for most of the film, but the likable cast conveys an earnest and recognizable concern always.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024

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