likable
Pleasant to know
Likable describes someone or something that inspires fondness or approval.
A likable person is easy to get along with, pleasant without necessarily being remarkable: She's perfectly likable, just not very interesting.
The word suggests an accessible, unchallenging appeal—warmth without intensity.
Also spelled likeable.
Good-natured and likable
- affableWarm and approachable
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- congenialFriendly and likable
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
sociable · companionable · approachable · personable · easygoing · good-natured · neighborly · amicable
Sweetly charming
- endearingArousing fondness or affection
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
adorable · lovable · sweet · disarming · beguiling · winning · engaging · charismatic
Receiving others warmly
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- tenderSoft or sore
- gentleSoft and kind
caring · comforting · kindhearted · empathetic · compassionate · soft-hearted · thoughtful · considerate
Providing amusement or enjoyment
- amusingCausing light laughter
- funAmusement or pleasure
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
spirited · animated · dynamic · interesting · stimulating · sparkling · energetic · charismatic
amiable
Good-natured and likable
cordial · sociable · companionable · approachable · personable · easygoing · good-natured · neighborly · amicable · gregarious
winsome
Sweetly charming
- endearingArousing fondness or affection
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
delightful · adorable · lovable · sweet · disarming · beguiling · winning · engaging · charismatic · magnetic
welcoming
Receiving others warmly
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- tenderSoft or sore
gentle · caring · comforting · kindhearted · empathetic · compassionate · soft-hearted · thoughtful · considerate · loving
entertaining
Providing amusement or enjoyment
vivacious · spirited · animated · dynamic · interesting · stimulating · sparkling · energetic · charismatic · compelling
- charmingcharming, appealing, delightful, lovely, pleasant
- kind traitskind, caring, compassionate, nurturing, tender
- resume buzzwordsleadership, teamwork, communication, experience, problem-solving
- attractiveattractive, beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, handsome
likableunlikable
Inspiring aversion or distaste
unlikeable · hateful · loathsome · detestable · repellent
likablehateful
Arousing strong dislike
mean · nasty · abominable · despicable · vile