likable

Example Sentences

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Mr. Smith has some very sympathetic, likable and, naturally, very good-looking principals on whom to hang his tale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

“Rubio is the Trump administration’s most likable and effective communicator on foreign policy,” said Matthew Kroenig, a Republican foreign-policy expert and former adviser to Rubio’s 2016 presidential campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He is not just a likable character with a very positive leadership style, but someone that makes everyone around them better.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Four told us yesterday to exploit our opponent’s weaknesses, and aside from his utter lack of likable qualities, Peter doesn’t have any.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth