likability
13
3.5
- noun
- /ˌlaɪkəˈbɪləti/
- US
:
simpatía
- Her likability made it easy for her to connect with others in the community.
- likability ratings
Even Sarah Palin with all of her issues, had some likability to her.
- Even Sarah Palin with all of her issues, had some likability to her.
- I think likability is very important.
- Because we mistake leadership with likability.
- I think it's such a, the lack of, I know, I think sort of the greatest gift, like if you could give your child any gift likeability, likeability goes a long way.
Examples
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Your audience can build up an emotional relationship which, in turn, also increases likability and trust.
Blog text (16) -
People like a little humility and genuine likability in their stars.
Blog text (5) -
I think likability is very important.
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What are the top things that we can practice that help boost our influence and our likability when it comes to body language?
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Right now, your likability is at 26 percent.
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His victory has been attributed to two things: his likability and the efficiency of his campaign.
Blog text (24) -
The evaluations focused on the likability of the lecture.
Academic text (2005) -
And yes, Laurel does need a boost in likability and an injection of personality.
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I offend no one; likability will turn the undecided to your camp on election day.
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The subjects also completed questionnaires in which they rated their interaction, as well as the likability and characteristics of their partner.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
188
2.6
A quality that makes something attractive to many people
16
1.0
A kind and pleasant way of treating other people
11
6.5
Being pleasant and friendly so people enjoy your company
11
1.3
A kind and polite way of treating other people
2
3.4
A feeling that something is nice and enjoyable
1
4.1
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that makes people feel comfortable
1
5.3
A friendly, gentle way that makes people feel comfortable
1
2.5
A friendly, attractive way of behaving that makes people like you
1
5.5
A friendly, cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
1
4.1
The quality of being friendly and easy to talk to
1
5.3
Being friendly, kind, and easy to get along with
1
5.0
A pleasant, friendly quality of someone who often says yes to others
Being friendly and pleasant so people enjoy being with you
A friendly, pleasant way of acting that makes others feel comfortable
Being friendly and easy to talk to
A kind, friendly attitude that wants to help others
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that avoids conflict
Being pleasant and easy to spend time with
A charming, innocent quality that makes someone seem friendly
The quality of being attractive and making people want something
How Likeable
106
1.8
284
2.0
- US
13
3.5
71
4.6
- Texting
49
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Likability comes from the simple word like plus the parts -able ('able to be') and -ity ('a quality'). So, likability means the 'quality of being able to be liked', which is why it describes how pleasant or easy someone is to like.