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lik·a·ble
also like·a·ble (lī′kə-bəl)adj.
Pleasing; attractive.
lik′a·ble·ness, like′a·ble·ness n.
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likable
(ˈlaɪkəbəl) orlikeable
adj
easy to like; pleasing
ˌlikaˈbility, ˌlikeaˈbility, ˈlikableness, ˈlikeableness n
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lik•a•ble
or like•a•ble
(ˈlaɪ kə bəl)adj.
readily or easily liked; pleasing.
[1720–30]
lik′a•ble•ness, lik`a•bil′i•ty, 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" drama - the literary genre of works intended for the theater |
2. | likable - easy to like; agreeable; "an attractive and likable young man" liked - found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form; "a well-liked teacher" |
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likable
likeableadjective pleasant, appealing, nice, friendly, winning, pleasing, attractive, engaging, charming, sympathetic, agreeable, amiable, genial, winsome He was an immensely likable chap.
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Translations
مُسْتَحَب، خَفيف الظِّل، جذّاب
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(laik) verb1. to be pleased with; to find pleasant or agreeable. I like him very much; I like the way you've decorated this room.
2. to enjoy. I like gardening.
ˈlik(e)able adjective (of a person) agreeable and attractive.
ˈliking noun1. a taste or fondness (for). He has too great a liking for chocolate.
2. satisfaction. Is the meal to your liking?
should/would like want. I would like to say thank you; Would you like a cup of tea?
take a liking to to begin to like. I've taken a liking to him.
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likable
a. agradable, amable, simpático-a.
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