likable
adjective/ˈlaɪkəbəl/
Frequency rank: #13,580 most common English word
Meaning
Pleasant and easy to like; having qualities that make others feel positive toward you.
Example sentence
Everyone in the office finds the new manager very likable because she is kind and easy to talk to.
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