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Meanings of likeable in English

Portuguese
atractivo
Spanish
simpático

(Of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings.

Related terms
atractivo

Deserving to be loved.

Usage of likeable in English
1
Yet even political opponents tend to agree that Hickenlooper is disarmingly likeable.
Reuters
2
In that case, Edward Lear is more interesting and certainly more likeable.
The Irish Times
3
Comedian Jon Richardson is the perfect example of the extremely likeable self-deprecator.
The South African
4
This time it's difficult because I find the main suspect very likeable.
Self's punishment
5
Its most likeable feature is the detailed social history of the area.
The Irish Times
6
Other celebrities are trying their best to appear relatable and, thus, likeable.
Independent.ie
7
If you ask questions you're curious, and if you're curious you're likeable.'
Melnitz
8
GERMANS see the Irish as by far their most likeable European neighbours.
The Irish Times
9
Michelle softened Van, made him likeable in company, more open and trusting.
Independent.ie
10
Could the Panthers be the most likeable NFL team in 30 years?
The Guardian
11
I have found him quite likeable, even though he is a journalist.
The girl who kicked the hornet's nest
12
Hence, a constellation of likeable actors has been put on the case.
The Irish Times
13
He is an engineer by profession, a very likeable and good person.
The Irish Times
14
Elias was charming, intelligent and likeable, according to people who knew him.
Reuters
15
A strong face; an unusual face, but a likeable one, it was.
Starr, of the Desert
16
She is so likeable in some ways but also such a pain.
The Guardian
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Translations for likeable
Portuguese
atractivo
Spanish
simpático
Likeable through the time
Likeable across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Less common
United States of America
Less common