Examples of likable in a Sentence
Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel.
She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bobs are sensible, approachable, likable and reliable.
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Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
The characters were also these very detailed and despicable people yet also kind of likable.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
Biggest Desire: Want to be viewed as helpful, kind and likable.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Uncle Vanya is once again wallowing in despair on a Broadway stage, this time at Lincoln Center and led by comedy veteran Steve Carell — an actor uniquely suited to the role of a vaguely likable but mostly pathetic man who just barely fits the bill as our story’s hero.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2024
The characters are real and raw rather than likable and perfect.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
But Patel's conviction, both as a fledgling director and an intensely likable actor, has a blurring effect on the movie's flaws.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
The key is that fragrances in men’s shampoo may be more likable by men.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For television viewers simply looking for a likable new destination, a trip to Moscow may be just about right.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
The characters were also these very detailed and despicable people yet also kind of likable.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
Biggest Desire: Want to be viewed as helpful, kind and likable.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Uncle Vanya is once again wallowing in despair on a Broadway stage, this time at Lincoln Center and led by comedy veteran Steve Carell — an actor uniquely suited to the role of a vaguely likable but mostly pathetic man who just barely fits the bill as our story’s hero.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2024
The characters are real and raw rather than likable and perfect.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
But Patel's conviction, both as a fledgling director and an intensely likable actor, has a blurring effect on the movie's flaws.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
The key is that fragrances in men’s shampoo may be more likable by men.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For television viewers simply looking for a likable new destination, a trip to Moscow may be just about right.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likable. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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