likable

Example Sentences

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“Rubio is the Trump administration’s most likable and effective communicator on foreign policy,” said Matthew Kroenig, a Republican foreign-policy expert and former adviser to Rubio’s 2016 presidential campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“She holds herself well and takes herself quite seriously in becoming the lady of a house. Because I love ‘Pride and Prejudice’ I really wanted Lizzie to be likable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Our critic praised the acting, noting that “Steve Carell’s character in the likable, watchable and even lovable ‘Rooster’ is classic Steve Carell.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The director says he initially used wide lenses, which highlighted that Joe was "distracted, he's not a likable person".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

He snickered, the first time Thomas had heard him do so—there was something very likable about it.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner