likable


lik·able

adj \ˈlī-kə-bəl\

Definition of LIKABLE

: having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant, agreeable
lik·abil·i·ty \ˌlī-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
lik·able·ness noun

Variants of LIKABLE

lik·able or like·able \ˈlī-kə-bəl\

Examples of LIKABLE

  1. Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel.
  2. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.

First Known Use of LIKABLE

1730

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