likable

adjective

variants or likeable
Definition of likablenext
as in loved
easy to like; having pleasant or appealing qualities Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.

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Recent Examples of likable Across from her, the eminently likable Raúl Esparza makes for an unusually light Leontes. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Created by Ray Romano and Mike Royce, Men of a Certain Age finds each of its flawed but likable leads in the midst of a midlife crisis. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Though both trios have been cheered as babyfaces, the story of this feud is the relatively surprising breakout of Solo Sikoa, who has emerged as a popular babyface and the most likable WWE Superstar in this entire feud. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Holland’s jittery, earnest, winsome take on the iconic 64-year-old comic iconic was instantly likable, radiating teen-geek charisma. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for likable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
  1. loved
  2. attractive
  3. respectable
  4. charming
  5. sweet
  6. lovely
  7. adorable
  8. admirable
Adjective
  • After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • No details about the funeral service have yet been released, though TMZ reported that her family is planning a small ceremony in Nashville for her closest family and loved ones.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • Still, the small form factor could make the technology attractive for compact industrial sensors and other devices where space is limited.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And, even with a question mark in its future, WBD's assets are still attractive to other potential buyers.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • That's a respectable amount of performance for something under $1,500.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Since being picked in the second round by Indiana in 2016, Niang has carved out a respectable nine-year career spread across four different teams.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • The house is about nine miles from Shrewsbury, putting it close to the charming market town’s restaurants and shops, with London reachable in under three hours.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Cook will play Elias Clarke, who is handsome, charming, and quietly persuasive.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • The rich chocolate and salty sweet bacon combo as well as the fluffy peanut butter mousse is what sets this dish apart from other s’mores.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Kelce caught a pass from rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, then had a sweet cutback move that made Seattle cornerback Trevon Diggs miss.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • McGraw gave a lovely tribute to Parton via social media this week.
    — David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • At this point in the operation, even formerly adorable homes begin to look hideous.
    — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes, that love is small, furry, ridiculously adorable, and in need of a loving home.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • Synecdochically connecting girls to country could make a country’s mistakes seem like admirable unruliness too.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The splintering of mass media, the confluence of a cultural icon whose priorities are so admirable — the zeitgeist will simply never again support someone so pure of heart.
    — Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of admirable

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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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