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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One study in the analysis found that U.S. adults view three-year-old boys who are described as caring and emotional as less likable than boys with stereotypically-masculine traits. —

Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2025 On paper, these ingredients seem promising: A riff on the Sherlock template and a likable star in Chestnut. —

Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 Graham inspired a swath of copycats and might have contributed to Reid’s image as a jovial, likable guy as much as Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and all his team’s on-field success. —

Sean Gregory, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025 By personalizing Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, the filmmakers tell a story of two likable, passionate activists. —

Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for likable