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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Offscreen, Fielder is personable, low-key, vulnerable, and generous. Jeff Wise, Vulture, 26 May 2025 The commitment to service was strong throughout the ship, from poolside to the personable blackjack dealer in the casino. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 Although not quite so forthcoming with information, Combs was, not surprisingly, disarmingly personable and offered something else instead. Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 May 2025 Like Chef Point, Always Cooking is a stunning overachiever with a personable chef. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025 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 15 Jun. 2025.

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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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