What Does Likableness Mean?

: having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant, agreeable the most likable character in the play.

Is Likableness a word?

adj. readily or easily liked; pleasing.

What is the suffix in the word likable?

like. -able. likeable. The addition of a suffix often changes a word from one word class to another. In the table above, the verb like becomes the adjective likeable, the noun idol becomes the verb idolize, and the noun child becomes the adjective childish.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.