likableness

noun

as in enjoyableness

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  1. likability
  2. attractiveness
Noun
  • Editor-in-chief Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) is a mix of blustery Michael Scott naivete and Jim Halpert everyman likability in his attempts to resurrect the struggling Toledo Truth Teller.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
  • Depth, feeling, stakes and likability.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Definition of likability
Noun
  • The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The same actions that increase a business’s attractiveness to buyers also improve efficiency, strengthen profitability, reduce risk and create more freedom for the owner today.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of attractiveness
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“Likableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likableness. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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