LIKELY

Definitions

1. 1. Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story. It seems likely that he was in hope of being busy and conspicuous. Johnson.
2. 2. Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain.
3. 3. Similar; like; alike. [Obs.] Spenser.
4. 4. Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome. Shak. Milton.
5. 5. Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising; as, a likely young man; a likely servant.