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