personable
adjective
per·son·able
ˈpərs-nə-bəl 
ˈpər-sə-nə-bəl
: pleasant or amiable in person : attractive
personableness
noun
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The hostess was very personable.
He is a personable young man.
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The friendly, personable staff makes guests feel right at home.
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
That goes for the design, the experiences, the food, the warm and personable staff from around the world in the restaurants and in the hallways greeting and supporting you, the performers who gave their all, and more.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
The friendly, personable staff makes guests feel right at home.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
While Aaron Boone doesn’t think third base is a hole because of the personable speedster, the Yankees could acquire someone more familiar with the position this offseason.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personable. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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personable
adjective
per·son·able
ˈpərs-nə-bəl
-ᵊn-ə-bəl
: pleasing in appearance or manner
personableness
noun
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