adj
likable
LEYE-kuhbl
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.”
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Easy to like; friendly and pleasant in a way that draws people in.
"The new intern is likable and settled in with the team straight away."
"He plays a likable rogue in the film — you root for him despite his flaws."
How to use likable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or a character, personality, etc.) that people naturally warm to.
UK vs US
Also spelled "likeable" — both are standard, "likable" is more common in American English.
Common pairings
a likable character
genuinely likable
likable personality
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more likable, likabler
- Superlative
- most likable, likablest
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The new intern is _____ and settled in with the team straight away.
Etymology
From like plus the suffix -able ("able to be").
Synonyms
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unlikable
Related words
Rhymes for likable
See all rhymes for likable →Frequently asked questions
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.
