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Comparative for having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
“Given his penchant for bombastry, it is likely that word salad will be proffered in the guise of an answer.”
Comparative for within the realm of credibility
“This unfortunate incident may sadly be used as a likely excuse by unsavory types to push their agendas.”
Comparative for capable of being achieved
“Theory development is, in any case, not a likely goal for a student paper, but you're welcome to try.”
Comparative for appropriate for a purpose or activity
“Geoff seems like a likely candidate for our management team.”
Comparative for likely to achieve success or to yield a desired outcome
“Grimley said the young foal was a likely type who had every chance of emulating her mother's great racetrack efforts.”
(of someone or something) Comparative for aesthetically pleasing to view or look at
“We managed to find a likely spot by the lake for the picnic.”
Comparative for inspiring or feeling hope and optimism
“Arthur Morgan would stop the boat at a likely spot for some bountiful trout fishing.”
(in reference to a "story", sarcastic) Comparative for implausible or dishonest in nature
“He said he couldn't make it because his pet cockatoo had fallen ill. A likely story!”
Comparative for likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable
Comparative for ambitious or driven towards a particular goal
Comparative for able to be derived, deducible
Comparative for characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning
Comparative for characteristic of a particular person or thing
Comparative for meeting the requirements or qualifications needed
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