likability
10
3.5
- noun
- /ˌlaɪkəˈbɪləti/
- US
- Her likability made it easy for her to connect with others in the community.
- likability ratings
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Watch on YouTubeEven 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.
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People like a little humility and genuine likability in their stars.
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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.
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The evaluations focused on the likability of the lecture.
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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
222
2.6
A quality that makes something attractive to many people
14
1.0
A kind and pleasant way of treating other people
10
1.3
A kind and polite way of treating other people
8
6.5
Being pleasant and friendly so people enjoy your company
3
2.5
A friendly, attractive way of behaving that makes people like you
2
3.4
A feeling that something is nice and enjoyable
1
5.3
A friendly, gentle way that makes people feel comfortable
1
4.1
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that makes people feel comfortable
1
4.1
The quality of being friendly and easy to talk to
1
5.5
A friendly, cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
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
1
8.0
A charming, innocent quality that makes someone seem friendly
1
3.2
A kind, friendly attitude that wants to help others
1
6.7
A friendly, pleasant way of acting that makes others feel comfortable
1
7.6
Being pleasant and easy to spend time with
1
6.2
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that avoids conflict
Being friendly and pleasant so people enjoy being with you
Being friendly and easy to talk to
The quality of being attractive and making people want something
How Likeable
103
1.8
248
2.0
- US
10
3.5
66
4.6
- Texting
50
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.