likable
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B1
/ˈlaɪkəbl/
(like)
enjoyable similarity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'likable' originates from the Old English word 'lician,' where 'lician' meant 'to please or be pleasing.'
Historical Evolution
'lician' transformed into the Middle English word 'liken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'like,' from which 'likable' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to please or be pleasing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having qualities that make a person or thing easy to like.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having qualities that make a person or thing easy to like.
She is a very likable person.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 00:53