likable

Example Sentences

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Tech bros are brushing up on their soft skills, working on etiquette and trying to appear more likable to employees and prospective customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I had to fight for it ... because everybody’s always so worried that I’m not going to be likable or I’m going to be silly or stupid.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

And he can be likable and funny while doing it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Our critic praised the acting, noting that “Steve Carell’s character in the likable, watchable and even lovable ‘Rooster’ is classic Steve Carell.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

I wonder if this is how it is with all evil men, that to someone, they look just like good men, talk like good men, are just as likable as good men.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth