likable

Example Sentences

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Ferreira’s Margot, the new film’s gutsy, likable lead, is a content moderator for a social media site named Kino.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

The director says he initially used wide lenses, which highlighted that Joe was "distracted, he's not a likable person".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Season 3 launched former “Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval in the mix, and while he entered in disgrace, he exited as slightly more likable.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

Miller was a large man and a likable one who sometimes on slow workdays organized the boys into teams and taught them intricate games on the playing field.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry