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likeable

adjective (likeable, more likeable, most likeable)

«likeable» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Likeable means easy to like; pleasant and friendly. tree →

In the lessons

Used about people and characters in stories: a likeable hero, a likeable new pupil. In writing, authors make a character likeable so readers care about them.

Examples

  • Our new neighbour is very likeable. tree →
  • The hero of the book is brave and likeable. tree →
  • Ben is likeable because he is always kind. tree →
  • Even the villain is a bit likeable in this film. tree →
  • She has a likeable smile. tree →
  • He tried hard to be likeable at his new school. tree →

Note

Spelled «likeable» (UK, common everywhere) or «likable» (US); both are correct. Opposite: unlikeable, unpleasant.

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/likeable/