Likable: meaning, definitions and examples
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likable
[ ˈlaɪkəbəl ]
personality trait
Having qualities that make someone easy to like; pleasant, friendly, and easy to get along with.
Synonyms
amiable, appealing, friendly, pleasant
Examples of usage
- She is a likable person with a warm smile.
- His likable nature makes him popular among his colleagues.
- The character in the movie is portrayed as likable and charming.
Translations
Translations of the word "likable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agradável
🇮🇳 पसंद आने योग्य
🇩🇪 sympathisch
🇮🇩 menyenangkan
🇺🇦 приємний
🇵🇱 sympatyczny
🇯🇵 好ましい
🇫🇷 aimable
🇪🇸 agradable
🇹🇷 sevimli
🇰🇷 호감 가는
🇸🇦 محبوب
🇨🇿 sympatický
🇸🇰 sympatický
🇨🇳 讨人喜欢
🇸🇮 prijeten
🇮🇸 viðkunnalegur
🇰🇿 жайлы
🇬🇪 სასიამოვნო
🇦🇿 xoşagələn
🇲🇽 agradable
Word origin
The word 'likable' originated from the combination of 'like' and the suffix '-able', which means 'capable of'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The term gained popularity as a descriptor for individuals who possess qualities that make them easy to like and get along with. Over time, 'likable' has become a common adjective used to characterize people, characters, or things that evoke positive feelings and are pleasing to others.
See also: alike, alikeness, dislike, disliked, like, likelihood, likely, liken, likeness, likewise, liking, unlike, unlikeliness.