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Meaning of "likable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIKABLE

likable  [ˈlaɪkəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIKABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Likable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES LIKABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

likable

Popularity

Popularity is a social phenomenon that dictates who or what is best liked, sometimes referred to as in vogue. Through peer influence, target objects can quickly skyrocket in how pervasive they are in society. The more pervasive something is, the more people have access to it. Since popularity is judged in a social context, the more people who support or know something or someone, the more popular it will then be judged. Interpersonally, people can alter their appearance to change how others perceive them, causing popularity to increase or decrease in the form of individual likability or group consensus.

Definition of likable in the English dictionary

The definition of likable in the dictionary is easy to like; pleasing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIKABLE


amicable
ˈæmɪkəbəl
applicable
ˈæplɪkəbəl
breakable
ˈbreɪkəbəl
clickable
ˈklɪkəbəl
communicable
kəˈmjuːnɪkəbəl
despicable
dɪˈspɪkəbəl
explicable
ˈɛksplɪkəbəl
impracticable
ɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl
inapplicable
ɪnˈæplɪkəbəl
inexplicable
ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbəl
likeable
ˈlaɪkəbəl
masticable
ˈmæstɪkəbəl
practicable
ˈpræktɪkəbəl
predicable
ˈprɛdɪkəbəl
unbreakable
ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl
unlikable
ʌnˈlaɪkəbəl
unlikeable
ʌnˈlaɪkəbəl
unmistakable
ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbəl
unmistakeable
ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbəl
unshakable
ʌnˈʃeɪkəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIKABLE

likability
likableness
Likasi
like
like a bat out of hell
like a bird
like a blue-arsed fly
like a bomb
like a cat on a hot tin roof
like a charm
like a dog´s dinner
like a dose of salts
like a fish out of water
like a headless chicken
like a house on fire
like a lamb to the slaughter
like a log
like a pakapoo ticket
like a shag on a rock
like a shot

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIKABLE

able
bankable
bookable
checkable
drinkable
hackable
lockable
packable
remarkable
shrinkable
stackable
trackable
undrinkable
unlockable
unremarkable
unsinkable
unspeakable
unthinkable
unworkable
walkable
workable

Synonyms and antonyms of likable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LIKABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «likable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of likable

Translation of «likable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIKABLE

Find out the translation of likable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of likable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «likable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

可爱的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

agradable
570 millions of speakers

English

likable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दिलकश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

محبب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

симпатичная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aprazível
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মনোরম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sympathique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Disukai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sympathisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

感じのよい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

호감이 가는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Seneng banget
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

như nhau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விரும்பப்படுபவராக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आवडणारे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sevimli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

piacevole
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sympatyczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

симпатична
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

simpatic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αγαπητός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aangenaam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sympatisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

likable
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of likable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIKABLE»

The term «likable» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.214 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIKABLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about likable

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10 QUOTES WITH «LIKABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word likable.
1
Stephen Ambrose
I've always tried to be fair to my subjects. That's easy when they are as likable and admirable as Lewis and Clark, or Eisenhower.
2
Warren Beatty
Although Ronald Reagan was somebody I disagreed with on most ideological things, he was a friend of mine, and he was a very, very likable man. Ronald Reagan, for instance, was maybe more able to get the very rich to do the right thing sometimes.
3
Daniel Clowes
People seem to need a likable protagonist more than ever.
4
Kristin Davis
So it was good for me to play a likable person and it was just an amazing situation to be in.
5
Matt Dillon
I don't worry about whether a character is likable, as long as the character is believable.
6
Cory Doctorow
It's hard not to like Asimov; he's a really likable guy.
7
Balthazar Getty
Even the great bad guys in cinema history, they're likable.
8
Matt Groening
It's a funny show. The characters are surprisingly likable, given how ugly they are. We've got this huge cast of characters that we can move around. And over the last few seasons, we've explored some of the secondary characters' personal lives a bit more.
9
Ron Gutman
When you smile, you don't only appear to be more likable and courteous, you appear to be more competent.
10
Christina Hendricks
I would hope that people didn't think I was anything like Joan! It's very hard for me because Joan says such cruel things all the time. It sort of makes me cringe every time I read them because I think, 'Who could be so horrible?' To be able to deliver those lines and do them with a coolness, yet still make her likable, is a bit of a challenge.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIKABLE»

Discover the use of likable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to likable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Likable Poems Lovable People
THE RAINBOWThe rainbow is so amazing, Often times it appears in the sky.It comes and goes and is never forgotten.It's the object of everyone's eye.What a very gracious design.It is an original blue print.If you search the world over, You'll ...
Dianne Boyd, 2010
2
Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create ...
Praise for Likeable Social Media: Dave Kerpen's insights and clear, how-to instructions on building brand popularity by truly engaging with customers on Facebook, Twitter, and the many other social media platforms are nothing short of ...
Dave Kerpen, 2011
3
Lovers Should Never Quarrel: Poems You're Going to Love
Is likable enough Do we need to refine Our thinking or keep it rough Able to stay apart Keep our love like a dart Easily thrown But not often shown To be real Kissing, playing, dating Having fun but not for real Likable, not showing any real zeal ...
George E. Samuels, 2012
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Best Practices in Business Technology Management
The most recent profundity is that people like to work with likable people even if the nice people don't know very much or produce anything of much value. Isn't this insight what explains how politicians get elected? How movie stars become ...
Stephen J. Andriole, 2008
5
People Buy You: The Real Secret to what Matters Most in Business
If you are not likable, others wonât give you the opportunity to connect. In other words, if you are not likable you have virtually no chance to build a relationship. Likability is the gateway to connections and relationships. We tend to be attracted  ...
Jeb Blount, 2010
6
YouTube: An Insider's Guide to Climbing the Charts
Every story, no matter how short or unconventional, needs at least one likable main character. This character doesn't have to be perfect—he can actually be quite flawed— but there has to be someone for the viewer to “root for” and live ...
Alan Lastufka, Michael Dean, 2008
7
How to Become an Alpha Male
There's some overlap—lots of those signals that convey dominance, such as sustained eye gazing while you speak, also make you more likable. However, sometimes dominance signals (such as leaning back) can make you more distant .
John Alexander, 2005
8
Theory of Hydromagnetic Stability
Lee Rich read it after his people recommended it, and turned it down because he thought the leading character wasn't likable. It amazes me to hear people talk so much about whether a character is likable. There are certain star actors ...
Bhimsen K. Shivamoggi, 1986
9
People Love You: The Real Secret to Delivering Legendary ...
If you are not likable, you have virtually no chancetobuild a lasting relationship. Likability isthe gatewayto emotional connections and longterm customer relationships. When customersfind you likable, theirnatural emotional wallscome down ...
Jeb Blount, 2013
10
Your Successful Preschooler: Ten Skills Children Need to ...
all parents want their child to be likable. They want their child to feel good about himself, be able to say his name with confidence, enter any social group with ease, and connect to a community. At the same time, they hope that other children ...
Ann E. Densmore, Margaret L. Bauman, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIKABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term likable is used in the context of the following news items.
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Amy Schumer's 'Trainwreck' funny yet insightful | News OK
Schumer's Amy can be witty and likable when she isn't being horribly insensitive, which is how real people often are. Aaron is beyond patient ... «NewsOK.com, Jul 15»
2
What Omid Kordestani, the Chief Business Officer, Says About …
It is no exaggeration to say that Omid Kordestani may be the most likable person in Silicon Valley. A simple reporting task: Find people who ... «Re/code, Jul 15»
3
The Negative In Positive Stereotypes : 13.7: Cosmos And Culture …
Without stereotype, black and white participants found the white actor equally likable. But when the white actor did endorse the positive ... «NPR, Jul 15»
4
Nick Lachey might actually be the most impressive former boy-band …
... VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live") while appearing to stay fairly grounded and likable. That in itself is an impressive feat, especially given that ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
5
Why Selling Robin Van Persie Is Exactly the Right Move by …
Van Persie's professional and likable demeanour and the memories of his stellar first nine months at United lead to a sense that he will be ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
6
'The Strain' recap: 'By Any Means' | EW.com
... Nora continuing to be frustrated, and Eph continuing to drink and become less likable by the minute. The two former-CDC employees appear ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
7
Something Rotten! Gals Kate Reinders & Heidi Blickenstaff on Their …
HEIDI: We're lucky that our cast is a really likable group. No duds. KATE: Just a bunch of nuggets. We have to share a bathroom with them, ... «Broadway.com, Jul 15»
8
Movie Takes - Central Maine
“Magic Mike XXL” After having retired from Tampa's male-stripper scene, Channing Tatum returns as the likable extrovert to doff his clothes one ... «Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel, Jul 15»
9
"Three's A Crowd" · Masters Of Sex · TV Review · The A.V. Club
Ashford also says that Michael Sheen's sometimes less-than-likable portrayal of Bill is to show the effects of child abuse on a grown individual, ... «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Jul 15»
10
No, Ellen Pao, The Trolls Are Not Winning - The Federalist
She implements arbitrary censorship standards, fires likable employees, and nearly destroys reddit's community, then steps down and whines ... «The Federalist, Jul 15»

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