likable

adjective

lik·​able ˈlī-kə-bəl 

variants or likeable

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Next, the likable Moriarty, who leaves for cigarettes one night but doesn’t come back. —Jane Alison june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025

The series includes young and aptly cast versions of Spock (Ethan Peck), Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) and Nurse Chapel (Jess Bush) as well as likable new characters. —Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 14 June 2025

Among folks in the business, there is a general sense of Hacks as a funny show featuring great performances, made by incredibly likable people in Downs, Aniello, and Statsky. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 June 2025

Years ago, researchers found that when someone spilled coffee on themselves before taking a quiz, and still performed well, they were rated more likable, trustworthy and competent than someone who didn’t spill. —David Meade, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for likable

• likeable

Kids Definition

likable

adjective

lik·​able

variants or likeable

ˈlī-kə-bəl 

: easily liked

likableness noun