Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

likability

American  
[lahyk-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌlaɪk əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the quality or character of being likable.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“Not only the long-awaited championship, but the likability of the team has really fostered a new generation of fans,” says Marangi.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

Mr. Powell radiates such manly American likability that it’s bizarrely out of character for him to play this ruthless schemer, even as an impish chancer.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

Zuckerberg’s personal likability is irrelevant to the case, the company said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

The spouses of presidents and vice presidents define their own roles in the White House, but they’re usually simple and in service of furthering their partners’ likability and agenda.

From Slate Jan. 20, 2025

Times without number his genuine agreeableness has won him fine chances to succeed, but in the positions he has held he has never studied the needs of his employers for other qualities than likability.

From Certain Success by Norval A. Hawkins

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training