likelier

Adjective

likely (comparative more likely or likelier, superlative most likely or likeliest)

1. Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
   • Rain is likely later this afternoon.
2. (infinitive, with-to) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable.
   • Do you think there's likely to be snow?

   Synonyms:

   proximate, liable

3. Appropriate, suitable; believable; promising, having a good potential.
   • Jones is a likely candidate for management.
4. Plausible; within the realm of credibility.
   • not a very likely excuse.
5. Leading with high probability to some specified outcome.
   • a likely recipe for disaster.
6. (archaic) Attractive; pleasant.
   • I found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.

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