likely

/ˈlī-klē/

Middle English, from Old English gelīclic fitting (from gelīc like) and Old Norse glīkligr, līkligr, from glīkr like; akin to Old English gelīc

adjective

  1. having a high probability of occurring or being true : very, probable

  2. apparently qualified : suitable

  3. reliable, credible

rain is likely today

adverb

  1. in all probability : probably

those who seek power will most likely wind up exercising it

adjective

  1. seeming to be right or suited for a purpose

This is a likely-looking spot for a picnic.