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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My hope is that by sharing those parts of myself that are maybe slightly less likable, slightly less relatable, that people can sort of recognize and accept those parts of themselves as well. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Reactions will hinge on whether readers find Livia, a talented music conservatory student, a likable narrator. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026 Schottenheimer is a likable guy with good energy, players like him, but the performances and the results are not good. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 The character is written to be very likable and worthy of respect, and Jodie Whittaker brings a really effective extra oomph of warmth and humor to her performance that makes her consistent refusals to accept Kate’s proposals even more striking. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for likable

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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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