Likability: meaning, definitions and examples

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likability

 

[ laษชkษ™หˆbษชlษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aprecibilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beliebtheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterpakaian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒะฐะฑะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sympatycznoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅฝๆ„Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sympathie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ simpรกtica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sevimlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆุฏุงุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sympatie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sympatia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๆฌข่ฟŽ็จ‹ๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijetnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญkind

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะฝะฐัƒัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sevimlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.