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

Across from her, the eminently likable Raúl Esparza makes for an unusually light Leontes. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Hathaway and McGregor overact in tandem in a way that’s vivid and likable. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Created by Ray Romano and Mike Royce, Men of a Certain Age finds each of its flawed but likable leads in the midst of a midlife crisis. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Though both trios have been cheered as babyfaces, the story of this feud is the relatively surprising breakout of Solo Sikoa, who has emerged as a popular babyface and the most likable WWE Superstar in this entire feud. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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