Likable: meaning, definitions and examples

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likable

[ ˈlaɪkəbəl ]

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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.