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likeable

 

[ หˆlaษชkษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

The term 'likeable' describes someone who has qualities that make them easy to like. These individuals often possess traits such as kindness, friendliness, and charm, which endear them to others. Being likeable can help in forming social connections and building relationships. People who are likeable tend to be more approachable and often have a positive impact on their environment.

Synonyms

agreeable, amiable, charming, endearing, pleasant

Examples of usage

  • She has a very likeable personality that attracts friends.
  • Despite the challenges, he remained a likeable figure in the community.
  • Her likeable nature made her a favorite among her colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "likeable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agradรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sympathisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒะฐะฑะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sympatyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅฝใ‹ใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aimable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agradable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sevimli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๊ฐ ๊ฐ€๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุจูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sympatickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sympatickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ็ˆฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ simpatiฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinsรฆl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะฝะฐั‚ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sevimli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agradable

Word origin

The word 'likeable' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the combination of 'like,' meaning 'to find agreeable or enjoyable,' and the suffix '-able,' which indicates the ability or capacity to perform an action or have a particular quality. The term reflects the growing interest in understanding personality traits and social dynamics during this period. The suffix '-able' suggests that someone or something can possess the quality of being liked. Over time, the term has become commonly used in both informal and formal contexts, emphasizing its relevance in discussions about interpersonal relationships and social interactions. Its pronunciation has also evolved to fit into the phonetic standards of English, making it easier for speakers to incorporate it into their vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,488, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.