adj similar; like; alike.
2. likely ·adv in all probability; probably.
3. likely ·adj worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story.
4. likely ·adj such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome.
5. likely ·adj having probability; having or giving reason to expect;
followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain.
6. likely ·adj having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising; as, a likely young man; a likely servant.