likable

adjective

lik·​able ˈlī-kə-bəl How to pronounce likable (audio)
variants or likeable
: having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant, agreeable
the most likable character in the play
likability 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.
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Both sides have unique narrative arcs to seal closed, as well as likable fan bases. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Although interaction with others is a chore, Dexter manages a bland but likable persona. Barry Garron, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025 However, once likable soccer coach Ethan Zohn walked away with the $1 million, all was forgiven. Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Jake isn’t the easiest character to root for and not the most likable person. Giana Levy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for likable

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of likable was in 1730

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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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likable

adjective
lik·​able
variants or likeable
: easily liked
likableness noun

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