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likeable

adjective

Simple meaning

Having qualities tending to result in being liked.

Pronunciation

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lykuhbuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlaɪkəbəl

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Word Review

Definition

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adjective

  1. often british spelling

    Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.

Used this way, likeable is a word tied to one variety of English with a mildly favourable edge. Most speakers understand it but seldom reach for it.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Regional
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Uncommon in everyday speech

Usage note

Mainly used in British English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.

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Word Family

Related forms, grouped by how they connect.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • likenessnounDerived noun

    Similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things.

  • likelyadjectiveDerived adjective

    Has a good chance of being the case or of coming about.

  • likewiseadverbDerived adverb

    In like or similar manner.

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Synonyms

Sense: having qualities tending to result in being liked

likable

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