Main Entry: ¹like·ly

Pronunciation: \ˈlī-klē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): like·li·er; like·li·est

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gelīclic fitting (from gelīc like) and Old Norse glīkligr, līkligr, from glīkr like; akin to Old English gelīc

Date: 14th century

1 : having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable <rain is likely today>
2 : apparently qualified : suitable <a likely place>
3 : reliable, credible <a likely enough story>
4 : promising <a likely candidate>
5 : attractive <a likely child>