"likeable" meaning in English

See likeable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more likeable [comparative], most likeable [superlative]
Etymology: From like + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|like|able}} like + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} likeable (comparative more likeable, superlative most likeable)
  1. (British spelling) Alternative spelling of likable Tags: UK, alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: likable
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