Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlaɪkəblnəs/
KK: /ˈlaɪkəblnəs/
Definition
The quality or characteristic of being pleasant and easy to like.
Example
Her likableness made her very popular among her peers.
Conversation

I really think her likableness is what makes her so popular.

Absolutely! People are drawn to her friendly nature.

Yeah, it's interesting how that quality can impact someone's life.

For sure, it opens so many doors for her socially and professionally.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
charm
appeal
attractiveness
Antonyms
displeasure
repulsiveness
unpleasantness
Root Explanation
Likableness → It is formed from "like" (from Old English "lician", meaning to be pleasing or agreeable) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "likableness" refers to the quality of being pleasing or agreeable.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'like' which means to find something pleasing, and '-ness' indicates a state. So, likableness is the state of being pleasing.
Visually Confused Words
liableness
unlikableness
pliableness
livableness
unlikeableness
slidableness
reliableness
pickableness