likable

adjective

lik·​able ˈlī-kə-bəl 

variants or likeable

: having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant, agreeable

the most likable character in the play

likability

ˌlī-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, once likable soccer coach Ethan Zohn walked away with the $1 million, all was forgiven. —Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025

The two best and most natural performances in the series come from Topliffe and Alyn Lind (sister to prolific, visually similar young actresses Emily and Natalie), both likable and believably uncomfortable with everything around them. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025

Jake isn’t the easiest character to root for and not the most likable person. —Giana Levy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025

Redford’s main tasks are to look just as fabulous as Streisand, gaze upon her adoringly, and make sure his character stays likable despite his McCarthyism. —Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for likable

• likeable

Kids Definition

likable

adjective

lik·​able

variants or likeable

ˈlī-kə-bəl 

: easily liked

likableness noun