personable

adjective

per·​son·​able ˈpərs-nə-bəl How to pronounce personable (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-bəl
: pleasant or amiable in person : attractive
personableness noun

Examples of personable in a Sentence

The hostess was very personable. He is a personable young man.
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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 The ability to be personable is a green-flag trait that good bosses tend to share, workplace culture expert Bonnie Low-Kramen told CNBC Make It last year. Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 Callahan’s reputation as a relentless and personable pursuer of players was starting to grow. Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024 Cisco envisions that most initial customer calls will eventually be managed by AI agents that provide personable, dynamic interactions. Gene Marks, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for personable 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personable was in the 15th century

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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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personable

adjective
per·​son·​able ˈpərs-nə-bəl How to pronounce personable (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-bəl
: pleasing in appearance or manner
personableness noun

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