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(of an action, decision, etc.) Expected or sensible under the circumstances
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for within the realm of credibility
“This unfortunate incident may sadly be used as a likely excuse by unsavory types to push their agendas.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for appropriate for a purpose or activity
“Geoff seems like a likely candidate for our management team.”
Superlative 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) Superlative for aesthetically pleasing to view or look at
“We managed to find a likely spot by the lake for the picnic.”
Superlative 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) Superlative for implausible or dishonest in nature
“He said he couldn't make it because his pet cockatoo had fallen ill. A likely story!”
Superlative for likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable
Superlative for ambitious or driven towards a particular goal
Superlative for able to be derived, deducible
Superlative for characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning
Superlative for characteristic of a particular person or thing
Superlative for meeting the requirements or qualifications needed
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