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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In the Ellis interview, Tarantino disparaged several veteran actors typically considered to be among the more professional, talented, and likable in the industry.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Ben Ahlers gave Jack’s fish-out-of-water journey genuine charm and enthusiasm, crafting a character so uncomplicatedly likable that even a viewer inclined to eat the rich would want the best for him.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Zack King is a standout with his likable, naturalistic performance as Leo, the smartest, most mature and selfless member of the friend group.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Each season, Steve becomes increasingly more likable and grown up, putting himself in harms way time after reckless time.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Ben Ahlers gave Jack’s fish-out-of-water journey genuine charm and enthusiasm, crafting a character so uncomplicatedly likable that even a viewer inclined to eat the rich would want the best for him.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Zack King is a standout with his likable, naturalistic performance as Leo, the smartest, most mature and selfless member of the friend group.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Each season, Steve becomes increasingly more likable and grown up, putting himself in harms way time after reckless time.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likable. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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