NYT Dictionary

LIKEABLE

/ˈlaɪkəbəl/
AdjectiveLIKE-a-blelike-a-ble · 3 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Alternative spelling of likable.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English like Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English likeable From like + -able.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sympatheticappealinglikablecomfortableengaginglovablenicepleasantregular

Antonyms

unsympathetic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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