Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

likable

[lahy-kuh-buhl] / ˈlaɪ kə bəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

He’s a teammate, a captain, a champion, the finals MVP, as important and likable an athlete the city has ever experienced.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Nobody was better at playing a very handsome guy, the center of attention, who was also nonthreatening, not above a bit of slapstick, a little silly—above all, likable.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

"They're likable, they're easy to love, they're easy to root for," said superfan Anthony Donahue.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

Sydney Mancasola and Miles Mykkanen, as Pamina and Tamino, are likable, lyric lovers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

I’m not that good, Peeta’s the good one, the likable one.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training