Likability: meaning, definitions and examples
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likability
[ laษชkษหbษชlษti ]
social acceptance
Likability refers to the quality of being agreeable or enjoyable to others, often leading to social acceptance or popularity. It can be influenced by personality traits, behaviors, and social skills that elicit positive feelings in people.
Synonyms
affability, appeal, charm, pleasantness.
Examples of usage
- Her likability made her a popular candidate.
- He has a natural likability that attracts friends.
- The likability of the speaker captivated the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "likability" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aprecibilidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Beliebtheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ keterpakaian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฒะฐะฑะปะธะฒัััั
๐ต๐ฑ sympatycznoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅฝๆ
๐ซ๐ท sympathie
๐ช๐ธ simpรกtica
๐น๐ท sevimlilik
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุฏุงุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ sympatie
๐ธ๐ฐ sympatia
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆฌข่ฟ็จๅบฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ prijetnost
๐ฎ๐ธ lรญkind
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะฝะฐัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sevimlilik
๐ฒ๐ฝ simpรกtica
Etymology
The word 'likability' originates from the verb 'like', which is derived from the Old English 'lician', meaning 'to please or be agreeable'. The suffix '-ability' indicates the quality of being likable. The combination of these elements highlights both the action of being liked and the quality that permits that action. This term gained traction in the English language in the mid-20th century, reflecting a growing interest in social dynamics and personality studies. As society has become more focused on interpersonal relationships and emotional intelligence, the concept of likability has evolved, becoming an essential aspect in areas such as leadership, marketing, and networking.