Some persons are likable in spite of their unswerving integrity. From LearnThat.org. [Don Marquis (1878-1937)]
An attractive and likable young man. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Sooner or later it will become evident to most voters that being likable is not the same as being a good leader. From Wordnik.com. [King: Blue Dogs on constituents' short leash over health care] Reference
Mickolai's character, though ultimately likable, is at times annoyingly flawless in his morals, military acumen, and financial wizardry. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: The War with Earth by Leo Frankowski and Dave Grossman] Reference
It's not tough making your protag likable and sympathetic. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-08-01] Reference
He was funny and likable, which is sometimes unusual in comedians. From Wordnik.com. [Bernie Mac, RIP.] Reference
I don't think that he was particularly likable, that is for journalists. From Wordnik.com. [Bad Boy: The Life and Politics of Lee Atwater] Reference
It's a good story with very good characters, but not necessarily good as in likable. From Wordnik.com. [Rabid Reads: "Burial to Follow" by Scott Nicholson (a novella)] Reference
She's very likable, which isn't always the first thing that comes to mind with Janet, but she really is. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
She tries to make the main character likable, which is difficult to do with a completely self-centered climber. From Wordnik.com. [[film] Vanity Fair] Reference
New Yorkers are probably astonished to hear their former mayor described as likable, but the new Rudy has put on a smiley face. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 13, 2007] Reference
I Think I Love My Wife is smart and likable, which is lavish praise in a season whose comic offerings have included Because I Said So. From Wordnik.com. [GreenCine Daily] Reference
Think "The Phantom Menace" told completely from the point of view of Jar-Jar Binks pretending for a moment that TPM is likable, that is. From Wordnik.com. [Funny and scary] Reference
None of the characters in "Small Crimes" can be considered likable, which is one reason Zeltserman had such a hard time selling the book. From Wordnik.com. [Dave Zeltserman] Reference
How do you create tension in likable characters?. From Wordnik.com. [Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Katie Fforde] Reference
If he were less 'likable', his numbers would be completely down the tank. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Poll of Polls: Obama approval rating stabilizes] Reference
I'm not running for President and I have no incentive to be "likable" at all!. From Wordnik.com. [Quote Of The Day] Reference
Bill Clinton was "likable" in 1992, but as time and battles wore on he was less likable. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Directly Attacks Bill's Presidency, Blames It For Massive Dem Losses] Reference
A recent poll shows Palin to be more "likable" which will be all some voters care about. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
And on the other hand, sometimes candidates get called "likable" and "inspiring" because they are. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Spokesman: No Candidate Has Been More Scrutinized By Media Than Obama Has] Reference
The caller could be an Obama supporter passing as a conservative who likes Obama because he's "likable". From Wordnik.com. [It's a real phenomenon: conservatives for Obama.] Reference
He's personally more "likable" than, say, Giuliani and hopefully there would be unprecedented black turn-out. From Wordnik.com. [Poll: 50% Would Not Vote For Hillary] Reference
The problem is, the most "likable" candidate is the one with the most repugnant ideology (at least among the Democrats). From Wordnik.com. [Poll: Hillary Over 50% Against Rudy] Reference
Can you take this format, remain, quote, "likable," and still be very tough about John Kerry, because he wants to make that case?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 8, 2004] Reference
Finally, third, he just has a kind of likable quality about him. From Wordnik.com. [Comic Book Movie] Reference
Manu might actually be kind of likable this season … Meanwhile. From Wordnik.com. [Dime Magazine (www.dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers] Reference
Friends and acquaintances talking to CBS News have variously described Markoff as "likable,". From Wordnik.com. Reference
"Jim Bibby could have went to Tibet and fit in, he's just that kind of likable guy you know,". From Wordnik.com. [Local Headlines - ABC 13]
Dole was becoming "" a likable old man, '' said Knapp. From Wordnik.com. [Kid Gloves] Reference
All McCarthy's books are admirable, but this one is likable too. From Wordnik.com. [Literary Lion In The Desert] Reference
Faults and all, she is always likable and occasionally admirable. From Wordnik.com. [DEAR OSAMA BIN LADEN...] Reference
We ask girls to walk a fine line between being strong and being likable. From Wordnik.com. [We’re Bossy—And Proud of It] Reference
Fox had a series about a couple of likable losers called "Too Something.". From Wordnik.com. [You Call This A Golden Age?] Reference
Reinventing Leonowens as a difficult but likable character was a challenge. From Wordnik.com. [The Royal Treatment] Reference
More likable northeast Catholic than John Kerry, which might be all that's needed. From Wordnik.com. [Who Can Win in November?] Reference
I'm a proud man, but sometimes I feel like a likable family pet that's been neutered. From Wordnik.com. [Branded With the ‘Scarlet U’] Reference
But the mere fact that Tara is a likable main character helps promote greater awareness. From Wordnik.com. [TV’s Split Personality] Reference
People who insist on likable, "sympathetic" protagonists may find it a bitter pill to swallow. From Wordnik.com. [Here There Be Monsters] Reference
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