Likable is an English word with synonyms like likeable or sympathetic. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Likable in a sentence
Likable meaning
- Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.
- Capable of, or suitable for, being liked.
Synonyms of Likable
Using Likable
- The main meaning on this page is: Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable. | Capable of, or suitable for, being liked.
- Useful related words include: likeable, sympathetic, appealing, unsympathetic.
- In the example corpus, likable often appears in combinations such as: likable characters, likable and, most likable.
Context around Likable
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 8 middle, 9 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Likable
- In this selection, "likable" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 22.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, less, mostly, distinct, characters, character and anti stand out and add context to how "likable" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a mostly likable but genuinely and a very likable character elda. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "likable" sits close to words such as apes, attainment and braverman, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with likable
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Coming full circle seems to suit this likable and talented comic. (11 words)
From the moment she was introduced, Princess Disa was immediately likable. (11 words)
Anthony LaRusso was far less likable at the start of than his sister. (13 words)
His overall likable and charming demeanor also made him the easy favorite to win in the eyes of the jury, who believe that he would have won the game if he had made it only one more day. (38 words)
And Jen — like 's perpetually left-out Cary and Brooke — is a mostly likable, but genuinely flawed and selfish fuckup, moping around waiting for her real life to start and self-sabotaging just to feel something. (36 words)
Her dry wit and deadpan comebacks make her oddly likable, as fans can’t help but root for the protagonist (who, perhaps, they see a bit of their own odd self in). (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
Additionally, watching Stan confront how terrible he can be as a father makes him just a little bit more likable.
Although Andy became unlikable in season 9 of he was once one of the more likable characters.
Although a very likable character, Elda's unwillingness to take risks understandably frustrates Koito, who generally has good intentions and just wants what's best for the elf.
Although, it is Violet Bridgerton () that will be featured in the upcoming spin-off, this list will focus on her children to see just how likable they've been so far.
And Jen — like 's perpetually left-out Cary and Brooke — is a mostly likable, but genuinely flawed and selfish fuckup, moping around waiting for her real life to start and self-sabotaging just to feel something.
Another aspect of “Dead Reckoning Part One” that enables the film to stand out in its crowded genre is its cast of distinct, likable characters.
Anthony LaRusso was far less likable at the start of than his sister.
Apart from all this, Scanlan also ranks highly among the most likable characters for his connection to Mythcarver.
As the film's main villain, it's obvious that Kang won't be the most likable character.
Britta's journey from a principled and strong-willed character to a more indecisive and incapable character made her less likable as the series went on.
Budge is a likable anti-hero and his relationship with his Ukranian girlfriend, Sofia, feels genuine throughout.
Chewbacca, also known as Chewie, was a Wookie in and fought alongside Star Wars' most likable characters, such as Ahsoka Tano, Master Yoda, and Han Solo.
Coming full circle seems to suit this likable and talented comic.
Dano's versatility is on full display with his version of this modern-day Robin Hood, exuding a quiet charisma that makes him an instantly likable protagonist.
Eloy Jimenez is one of the most likable ambassadors the White Sox have.
Even though the plot might seem perplexing at times, charms the audience with its brilliant action sequences, excellent storytelling, and likable characters.
From the moment she was introduced, Princess Disa was immediately likable.
Her dry wit and deadpan comebacks make her oddly likable, as fans can’t help but root for the protagonist (who, perhaps, they see a bit of their own odd self in).
He’s among the most likable future Hall of Fame coaches (725 career wins) in college hoops.
His overall likable and charming demeanor also made him the easy favorite to win in the eyes of the jury, who believe that he would have won the game if he had made it only one more day.
Common combinations with likable
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: