likable

Example Sentences

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And he can be likable and funny while doing it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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

Mr. Sottile’s Johnny exudes a warm bonhomie, embracing Linda and Ned’s smoldering rebelliousness, but also showing sincere affection for Julia, whom Ms. Griggs makes likable despite her overweening ambition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 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

The professor was likable, it was the sixties, not having your creative juices flowing was understandable.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez