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

Propelled by the powerfully likable chemistry between Waddingham and Octavia Spencer (as Judith’s best friend Debbie), Ride or Die is a lively excursion with a surprisingly sweet heart. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

If the real-life shark sculpture was a controversial point of community debate, however, Rebekah Fortune‘s highly likable, heart-on-sleeve tearjerker won’t be nearly as divisive. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2026

In one Harvard study, people who asked at least two follow-up questions were perceived as significantly more likable. — Jeff Haden, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Its scares are well-executed with generous character development and likable performances from the entire cast. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

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