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likeable Definition

like·able (līkə bəl)

adjective

likable

likeable Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: No number of ' good deeds ' will make a character likeable or enjoyable.

Modifies a noun

  • chap: At one point I remember her saying something like " you're a really likeable chap " .
  • rogue: Likeable rogues are a decent adventure story plot device.
  • character: Laura Rogers makes a very engaging likeable character out of G Wing Governor Helen Stewart.
  • personality: In general, even his detractors admit that he had a likeable personality.
  • lad: Charlie was a believably likeable lad from the poor end of town.
  • guy: Matt Druce, The Link, Taunton ' A naturally likeable guy with a lovely personality, ' said the judges.

Modifying Another Word

  • immensely: In truth Nick is an immensely likeable, yet awkward individual.
  • instantly: Maya is an instantly likeable character that any man would just love to spend time with.
  • hugely: To his team mates, he is a little daft but hugely likeable.
  • thoroughly: Everyone remembers Peter as thoroughly likeable and easy going.
  • immediately: It was built on a sharp and punchy guitar riff making for a bright and immediately likeable song.
  • extremely: The reason these movies work is the extremely likeable cast.

Used with adjective complement

  • appear: For the first time since the opening night, she appeared quite likeable.
  • remain: The ensuing 86 minutes unfold in a slow, meandering fashion, yet somehow remain likeable even if nothing much happens.
  • seem: This is a promising beginning however and the new Doctor seems instantly likeable.
  • become: And Geoffrey Towers as Reuben manages to become more likeable the more miserable and self-destructive he gets.