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

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

And Howell is Huckleberry, likable underdog and farm boy charmer. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Small Time Crooks is an old-fashioned farce with likable characters and a jocular pace. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 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