likable
Likable (adj) means Easy to like; friendly and pleasant in a way that draws people in. Example: “The new intern is likable and settled in with the team straight away.”
How to use likable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or a character, personality, etc.) that people naturally warm to.
Also spelled "likeable" — both are standard, "likable" is more common in American English.
Word forms
more likable comparative, likabler comparative, most likable superlative, likablest superlative
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Etymology
From like plus the suffix -able ("able to be").
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Rhymes for likable
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What does “likable” mean?
The word “likable” means easy to like; friendly and pleasant in a way that draws people in. In plain terms, someone (or a character, personality, etc.) that people naturally warm to.
How do you pronounce “likable”?
“Likable” is pronounced LEYE-kuhbl (/ˈlaɪkəbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “likable” in a sentence?
Here is “likable” used in a sentence: “The new intern is likable and settled in with the team straight away.”
What is another word for “likable”?
Words with a similar meaning to “likable” include amiable and well-liked.
What is the opposite of “likable”?
The opposite of “likable” — its antonyms — is unlikable.
What part of speech is “likable”?
“Likable” is an adjective.