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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Smart, savvy, personable, and knows when to kick it into high gear and when to blend in with the pack. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025 This makes conversations feel more personable and natural. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025 These innovations allow franchisees and employees to focus on more complex and personable work, like connecting with clients and ensuring the highest standard for products or services are met. Pete First, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Working for O’Connell, one of the sport’s most personable head coaches, has further impacted Flores — even on the home front. Michael Silver, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 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 7 Feb. 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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