·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.