adj
likable
LEYE-kuhbl
adj
1
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
Word Forms
more likable comparative, likabler comparative, most likable superlative, likablest superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “likable”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The new intern is _____ and settled in with the team straight away.
Etymology
From like plus the suffix -able ("able to be").