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
But Patel's conviction, both as a fledgling director and an intensely likable actor, has a blurring effect on the movie's flaws.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
The key is that fragrances in men’s shampoo may be more likable by men.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For television viewers simply looking for a likable new destination, a trip to Moscow may be just about right.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
Anne Hathaway has been nothing but likable, and the ‘hate campaign’ against her was crazy.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024
Cody admits that Lisa herself isn’t the most likable person.
—Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
Patton is always wonderful, and here she’s joined by Devon Sawa in an energetic, likable performance as an ex-cop reeling after the murder of his fiancée.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024
Moreover, no living person aboard the ship, except maybe That Derek, is likable.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
The Mercer situation is a tough reality Mac Saturn will be saddled with for a while, a public-relations headache for a likable band that was clearly finding its groove and feeling the wind at its back.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
The key is that fragrances in men’s shampoo may be more likable by men.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For television viewers simply looking for a likable new destination, a trip to Moscow may be just about right.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
Anne Hathaway has been nothing but likable, and the ‘hate campaign’ against her was crazy.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024
Cody admits that Lisa herself isn’t the most likable person.
—Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
Patton is always wonderful, and here she’s joined by Devon Sawa in an energetic, likable performance as an ex-cop reeling after the murder of his fiancée.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024
Moreover, no living person aboard the ship, except maybe That Derek, is likable.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
The Mercer situation is a tough reality Mac Saturn will be saddled with for a while, a public-relations headache for a likable band that was clearly finding its groove and feeling the wind at its back.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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