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

Hathaway knows all too well the price of not being likable while female. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Talarico is a likable foil on the podcast—and manosphere—circuit. — Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

Zero Intention’s biggest selling points are simply Pearson and Ellie themselves, both of whom come across as utterly likable without trying too hard to be so. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Even without a tearful backstory that parallels the circumstances of Hank’s current assignment with an almost cartoonish precision, Ritchson makes Hank likable with a performance that’s thoughtful, human and drily funny. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Sep. 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