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

In the live-wire 2015 comedy-drama “Dope” and as the voice of Miles Morales in the “Spider-Verse” films, Moore proved himself a sly, likable star with flirty charm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Both leads are basically likable but unfortunately blank, Ms. Bailey especially, though they look suitably attractive when showered by sprinklers in vineyards full of luscious grapes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I’m not that good, Peeta’s the good one, the likable one.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins