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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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
The service The personable staff is quick to attend to any need or member of the family, including Fido (pets stay free).
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With a sharp feel for political arithmetic and a slightly geeky approach to strategy, Hill-Lewis has cultivated constructive relationships with key figures in the ANC leadership, helped along by a personable, pragmatic style that plays well across party lines.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, was particularly personable and gave the crew love buttons before his performance in 2016 at Super Bowl 50.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
The service The personable staff is quick to attend to any need or member of the family, including Fido (pets stay free).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
With a sharp feel for political arithmetic and a slightly geeky approach to strategy, Hill-Lewis has cultivated constructive relationships with key figures in the ANC leadership, helped along by a personable, pragmatic style that plays well across party lines.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, was particularly personable and gave the crew love buttons before his performance in 2016 at Super Bowl 50.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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