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likeable

likeable

1 1.0
Nice and friendly so people feel warm toward you
  • adjective
  • /ˈlaɪkəbl/
  • UK
translation icon : agradable
  • The protagonist in the movie is likeable, which makes it easy for the audience to root for him.

Theo Von super chill, likable guy, fun interviewer.

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Examples

Synonyms

appealing
vslikeable
138 2.3

Makes people like it, for example a friendly smile or a new idea

is about being easy to like in a personal way rather than just attractive
pleasant
vslikeable
89 1.0

Friendly and polite in a way that makes others feel good

is broader, highlighting being easy to like beyond just good temper
likable
vslikeable
  • US
72 1.0

Pleasant and friendly that makes other people feel warm toward you

is the same in meaning but spelled with an alternate form
lovable
vslikeable
62 1.3

A person or animal that people like because they are kind

means being pleasant and easy to like but with milder affection
endearing
vslikeable
31 3.5

Causing people to like someone because they are cute or kind

is more general, indicating pleasantness rather than specifically causing affection
amiable
vslikeable
21 3.4

Friendly and pleasant in a way people like

focuses on general pleasantness that attracts approval rather than friendly manner
personable
vslikeable
21 4.2

A person who is pleasant and easy to like

centers on being broadly pleasant and easy to like rather than appearance
good-natured
vslikeable
19 2.4

Being friendly, cheerful, and easy to get along with

focuses on qualities that attract affection rather than steady temperament alone
agreeable
vslikeable
18 1.0

Pleasant to be with or to experience

stresses attracting approval and affection rather than just being enjoyable
affable
vslikeable
16 5.5

Friendly and easy to talk to

emphasizes overall pleasant qualities that attract approval beyond talkability
lovely
vslikeable
9 1.1

A person or thing that is attractive and makes you happy

emphasizes general likability and approval rather than chiefly beauty or charm

Antonyms

10 4.2

Someone or something that is hard to like because they have qualities people dislike

8 5.0

Unfriendly in manner so people feel uncomfortable

How Likeable

beloved
377 2.1
popular
1.0
likeable
  • UK
1 1.0
neutral
218 3.6
unlikable
10 4.2

Surface Forms

likeable positive
likable positive

Morphology

likeable = like (transparent) = like + able

The adjective is formed by the productive suffix '-able' added to 'like', so learners who know 'like' and '-able' can infer 'able to be liked' → 'pleasant'.

Etymology

Likeable comes from the common word like ('to enjoy or feel friendly toward') and the ending -able ('able to be'). So something likeable is 'able to be liked' and easily makes people like or trust it.