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- [lahy-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈlaɪ kə bəl/
- /ˈlaɪ.kə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈlaɪ kə bəl/
Definitions of likeable word
- adjective likeable readily or easily liked; pleasing: a likable young man. 1
- noun likeable Alternative spelling of likable. 1
- adjective likeable person: pleasant 1
- adjective likeable Someone or something that is likeable is pleasant and easy to like. 0
- abbreviation LIKEABLE likable 0
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Origin of likeable
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; like2 + -able
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Parts of speech for Likeable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
likeable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
likeable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for likeable
adj likeable
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- genial — of or relating to the chin.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- sweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
- winsome — sweetly or innocently charming; winning; engaging: a winsome smile.
Antonyms for likeable
adj likeable
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- irritable — easily irritated or annoyed; readily excited to impatience or anger.
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- hateful — arousing hate or deserving to be hated: the hateful oppression of dictators.
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See also
Matching words
- Words starting with l
- Words starting with li
- Words starting with lik
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