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

Reactions will hinge on whether readers find Livia, a talented music conservatory student, a likable narrator. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

Schottenheimer is a likable guy with good energy, players like him, but the performances and the results are not good. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

The character is written to be very likable and worthy of respect, and Jodie Whittaker brings a really effective extra oomph of warmth and humor to her performance that makes her consistent refusals to accept Kate’s proposals even more striking. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

The Democrats’ success, political minds in the state say, is in large part due to Cooper, who has never lost an election and has maintained a folksy, likable and scandal-free brand. — Helen Huiskes, The Hill, 11 Oct. 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