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Likeable

Capable of being liked.

📖 Definitions of "Likeable"

adjective
  1. 1

    Capable of being liked.

    "I suppose he's likable; why shouldn't he be?"

  2. 2

    (of a person) Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.

    "She's a naturally likable person, with lots of friends."

🔄 Synonyms of "Likeable"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
sympatheticnounOf, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
appealingnounHaving appeal; attractive.
likable(of a person) Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.
likedfound pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

↔️ Antonyms of "Likeable"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
unsympatheticNot sympathetic; ill-disposed
unappealingNot appealing.
unlikableNot likable.
unlikeableAlternative spelling of unlikable. [Not likable.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Likeable"

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WordDefinition
likable(of a person) Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.
sympatheticOf, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
appealingHaving appeal; attractive.
likedfound pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
friendlyGenerally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
agreeablePleasant to the senses or the mind; pleasing, satisfying, palatable.
sociable(of a person) Tending to socialize or be social.
nice(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
congenialFriendly or sociable.
pleasantGiving pleasure; pleasing in manner.
belovedMuch loved, dearly loved.
funEnjoyable or amusing.
sweetTasting of sugars.
dislikeablenounAlternative spelling of dislikable. [Not capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.]
dislikablenounNot capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.
unlikableNot likable.
unlikeableAlternative spelling of unlikable. [Not likable.]
lovableInspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.
loveableAlternative form of lovable. [Inspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.]
affableReceiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.

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