likeable

Pleasant to all

Likeable describes someone easy to like—pleasant, friendly, agreeable.

A likeable person puts others at ease and leaves a good impression: She's talented, but more importantly, she's likeable.

The word often appears in contexts where charm matters: likeable candidates, likeable protagonists.

Also spelled likable.

friendly

amicable

Peacefully cooperative in manner

genial · cordial · congenial · gregarious · outgoing · warmhearted · good-natured · kindly · neighborly · personable

charming

winsome

Sweetly charming

sweet · appealing · pleasant · agreeable · pleasing · lovable · darling · cute · engaging · enchanting

charismatic

magnetic

Attracting iron or attention

fascinating · influential · persuasive · inspiring · dynamic · electrifying · striking · impressive · confident · spirited

Categories
Opposites
personal appeal

likeableunlikable

Inspiring aversion or distaste

unlikeable · obnoxious · disagreeable · unpleasant · repellent

social reception

likeabledisliked

Felt aversion toward

hated · despised · loathed · reviled · detested

Family

likeably, likeability, likeableness, unlikeability

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G