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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Noor seems like a likable, interesting new character to base a story around, but how does this all tie in to the conspiracy that Peter Sutherland is beginning to unravel? Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025 But the pendulum is swinging back toward a time when excellent, likable players are going to regularly be elected to the Hall by the writers, and that’s a good thing. Follow me on Twitter. Tony Blengino, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Some of the impressions ― Dan Aykroyd’s Jimmy Carter; Dana Carvey’s George W.H. Bush ― were eminently likable. Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025 This is what a talented young team of hard working, likable players and good coaching looks like. Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

likable

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