likable

adjective

lik·​able ˈlī-kə-bəl How to pronounce likable (audio)
variants or likeable
: having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant, agreeable
the most likable character in the play
likability noun
likableness noun

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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The series dives into the personal journeys of three standout, incredibly likable players—giving fans a sneak peek into their ascent to the top and their lives both on and off the court. Jane Hanson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is instantly likable as Devi Vishwakumar in Season 1 and her performance grows only more endearing in the installments to follow. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025 The only likable character this man has ever played. 10. Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 19 May 2025 The most popular genre show at the moment is HBO’s The Last of Us, which takes a pulpy idea — zombie apocalypse — and creates a world so authentic that a likable character agonizingly dies nearly every week. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for likable

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of likable was in 1730

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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likable. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

likable

adjective
lik·​able
variants or likeable
: easily liked
likableness noun

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