likable

Example Sentences

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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

If you require a villain, I’ve got bad news: Both of these teams are pretty likable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

He even turns inward, questioning his own need to be likable and empathetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Mr. Hanks, the Movie Star Who’s Hollywood’s Biggest Mensch, has a breezily likable stage presence, and he brings a natural warmth to his performance here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

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