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Likable vs Admirable - What's the difference?

likable | admirable |

As adjectives the difference between likable and admirable

is that likable is capable of being liked while admirable is deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.

likable

English

Alternative forms

* likeable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Capable of being liked.
    • I suppose he's likable ; why shouldn't he be?
  • (of a person) Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.
    • She's a naturally likable person, with lots of friends.

    Antonyms

    * unlikable

    Related terms

    * likability

    admirable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.
    • It's admirable that Shelley overcame her handicap and excelled in her work.