likable

adjective

lik·​able ˈlī-kə-bəl How to pronounce likable (audio)
variants or likeable
Synonyms of likablenext
: having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant, agreeable
the most likable character in the play
likability
ˌlī-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce likable (audio)
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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Remember, Bam Adebayo is a really likable dude. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 But as ridiculous as the premise is, it's kept grounded by an extremely likable ensemble, one of Hollywood's most impressive examples of pre-fame casting. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 27 June 2026 Trenin had a solid bounce-back campaign and is a very likable bottom-six winger offering heaviness, physicality, top-notch forechecking, and defensive value. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 20 June 2026 Regardless of gender, those who apologize more frequently are seen as caring, communal, warm and likable people, according to Schumann. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 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

adjective
lik·​able
variants or likeable
ˈlī-kə-bəl How to pronounce likable (audio)
: easily liked
likableness noun

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