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likable

adjective lik·able \ˈlī-kə-bəl\

: easy to like : having pleasant or appealing qualities

Full Definition of LIKABLE

: having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant, agreeable

— lik·abil·i·ty \ˌlī-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— lik·able·ness noun

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lik·able or like·able \ˈlī-kə-bəl\

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adjective lik·able \ˈlī-kə-bəl\

: having pleasant or attractive qualities : easily liked

lik·able or like·able \ˈlī-kə-bəl\

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