likable

Or like·a·ble

[lahy-kuh-buhl]

adjective

1. readily or easily liked; pleasing.

   a likable young man.

   Synonyms: engaging, winsome, attractive, genial

likable

/ ˈlaɪkəbəl /

adjective

1. easy to like; pleasing

Other Word Forms

• likableness noun
• likability noun
• likeableness noun
• likeability noun
• unlikable adjective
• unlikeable adjective
• unlikableness noun
• unlikeableness noun
• unlikably adverb
• unlikeably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of likable¹

First recorded in 1720–30; like ² + -able

Example Sentences

Mr. Hanks, the Movie Star Who’s Hollywood’s Biggest Mensch, has a breezily likable stage presence, and he brings a natural warmth to his performance here.

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There was nothing particularly likable about the baron, but she found him far preferable to his wife.

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The politics and social views of modernism’s adherents aren’t always likable.

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“Yeah. That was a real likable quote. Jesus Christ,” the “Dune” actor said in the recent GQ interview.

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I also want to give a shout to Roberts, the Dodger skipper and one of baseball’s most likable spokesmen.

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Related Words

• amiable 
• appealing 
• attractive 
• charismatic 
• charming 
• engaging 
• enjoyable 
• genial 
• good-natured 
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• sweet 
• sympathetic 
• winsome