likable

or like·a·ble

[lahy-kuh-buhl]

adjective

readily or easily liked; pleasing: a likable young man.

Origin of likable

First recorded in 1720–30; like² + -able

Related formslik·a·ble·ness, lik·a·bil·i·ty, like·a·ble·ness, like·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·lik·a·ble, un·like·a·ble, adjectiveun·lik·a·ble·ness, un·like·a·ble·ness, nounun·lik·a·bly, un·like·a·bly, adverb

Synonyms for likable

genial, attractive, winsome, engaging.

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Examples from the Web for likability

Contemporary Examples of likability

Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, without mentioning Clinton or any specific candidate, talked about likability.
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Eleanor Clift
June 5, 2014
She exudes both a real work ethic (or as real as it can get on reality TV) and likability.
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Erin Cunningham
March 27, 2014
Like the gifted Bale, Phoenix has a bit of a likability problem as a star.
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Marlow Stern
December 14, 2013
Have they failed her by not “fixing” whatever this likability problem is?
The Anne Hathaway Hatred Is Out of Control
Kevin Fallon
March 4, 2013
Tripping up the steps on the way to receiving your first Oscar only reinforced your likability.
Best 2013 Oscar Moments: Red Carpet, Anne Hathaway & More (VIDEO)
Kevin Fallon
February 25, 2013

British Dictionary definitions for likability

likable

likeable

adjective

easy to like; pleasing

Derived Formslikability, likeability, likableness or likeableness, noun

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