LIKABLE Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

likable

adjective

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Definition of likable

as in loved

easy to like; having pleasant or appealing qualities Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.

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Recent Examples of likable 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 For much of the baggy running time, Spider-Man is less of a likable urban superhero and more a friendly neighborhood bystander. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Holland’s jittery, earnest, winsome take on the iconic 64-year-old comic iconic was instantly likable, radiating teen-geek charisma. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 His film is likable as heck but never quite achieves liftoff. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for likable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable

Adjective

Kennedy says that this shift in tone didn’t stem from her personal feelings but from the whistleblowers and the families who lost loved ones.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The rest of the photos showed Elizabeth side-by-side with her loved ones, including a silly photo of Elizabeth and Collins in a pool.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of loved

Adjective

Using Stainless Polish On Your Fridge On the one hand, using stainless polish to clean a stainless steel fridge leaves a bright, attractive, reflective finish—but there’s a downside.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Shaped like a giant leaf, this attractive play mat comes with six hanging plush toys that can be detached when your baby is ready for tummy time games.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

Insider tip Do what respectable hockey writers do and stay at the Marriott Château Champlain.

— Josh Yohe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Yesterday’s punk, grunge, and rebel-outsider upstarts have an uncanny way of evolving into today’s elder statesmen of respectable infamy.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of respectable

Adjective

Dykstra’s drawings are beautifully detailed, thoughtful, charming and evocative.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

And while the museum is sweet, with tours in English several times a day, people also love coming here for entry to the cove itself.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

Heading Straight To The Store A shopping trip is certainly the easiest part of a home project, especially with so many adorable storage organizers on the market.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
While your pup is adorable, vet visits, grooming, dog food, toys and other everyday costs can add up quickly.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorable

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