Meaning Of Likely

a.

Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story.

a.

Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain.

a.

Similar; like; alike.

a.

Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome.

a.

Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising; as, a likely young man; a likely servant.

adv.

In all probability; probably.