English Explanatory Dictionary

likable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.
  2. Capable of, or suitable for, being liked.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪkəbl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-likable.wav

Word forms

likable more likable likabler most likable likablest likeable

Etymology

From like + -able.

Synonyms

amiable well-liked

Antonyms

unlikable

Related words

likability

Derived words

likableness likably
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