Likely

·adj Similar; like; alike.

II. Likely ·adv In all probability; probably.

III. Likely ·adj Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story.

IV. Likely ·adj Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome.

V. Likely ·adj Having probability; having or giving reason to expect;

— followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain.

VI. Likely ·adj Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising; as, a likely young man; a likely servant.