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lik·a·ble also like·a·ble (l

-b

adj.

Pleasing; attractive.

lika·ble·ness, likea·ble·ness n.

likable, likeable [ˈlaɪkəb^əl]

adj

easy to like; pleasing

likableness , likeableness n

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Adj.	1.	likable - (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings; "the sympathetic characters in the play" likeable, appealing, sympathetic drama - the literary genre of works intended for the theater
	2.	likable - easy to like; agreeable; "an attractive and likable young man" likeable liked - found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form; "a well-liked teacher"

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adjective pleasant, appealing, nice, friendly, winning, pleasing, attractive, engaging, charming, sympathetic, agreeable, amiable, genial, winsome He was an immensely likable chap.

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