Likeable

/ˈlaɪkəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Pleasant or appealing in a way that makes people enjoy being around someone or something.

Etymology

From Middle English 'liken' (to like or approve), combined with the suffix '-able' meaning 'able to be.' The modern spelling varies between 'likeable' and 'likable.'

Kelly Says

The word 'likeable' is interesting because it combines an emotion ('like') with ability ('able')—making someone 'likeable' means they have the ability to generate liking in others!

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