likeable

/ˈlaɪkəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlaɪkəbl/ (ame, ipa)

likeable — adjective

  • likeablepositive
  • more likeablecomparative
  • most likeablesuperlative

1. having a friendly, appealing way that makes other people feel positive toward yo

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having a friendly, appealing way that makes other people feel positive toward you

例句

Gabriel's calm voice and warm smile made him instantly likeable to the new team.

make + someone + adjective

The puppy looked so likeable that every child wanted to hold it.

look + adjective

同義詞
  • friendly

    focuses on warm behaviour in interaction, not overall charm

  • appealing

    broader; can describe ideas, plans, or objects as well as people

  • charming

    stronger and more vivid, often suggesting striking personal charm

  • approachable

    focuses on seeming easy to talk to

反義詞
  • unlikeable

    the direct opposite, with a broad negative judgement

  • off-putting

    suggests behaviour that makes other people uncomfortable

文法句型

a likeable + noun

be / seem / look + likeable

find + someone + likeable

用法筆記

Often used for people, fictional characters, and animals that win affection quickly. The spelling 'likable' is also common, especially in American English.

常見錯誤

❌The new coach is likeable with children.
✅The new coach is likeable, and children warm to him quickly.
💡Likeable describes the person's overall impression, not a fixed pattern with 'with'.