likable

adjective

lik·​able ˈlī-kə-bəl How to pronounce likable (audio)
variants or likeable
Synonyms of likablenext
: 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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The Apothecary Diaries — one of the most acclaimed new titles in recent years — is at its heart a mystery show, anchored by an exceedingly likable heroine. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026 Former friends of the couple describe Chenier as likable and quiet, certainly when juxtaposed with her husband—a dinner guest who didn’t quite get the point of other people talking. Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 That’s so charming and so likable. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 Dec. 2025 Season 2 is set in 1994, with senior year of high school underway for Ted the foul-mouthed teddy bear and the likable but awkward John. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

likable

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

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