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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Pereira’s manner is more personable and less intense than Nuno’s, while his use of a 3-4-3 formation is aligned to more front-footed, high-pressing principles than the lower-block, counter-attacking approach Nuno used to such historic effect during his four years at the helm from 2017-2021. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025 Communicate With Confidence Appearing polished yet personable in the hot seat is critical in executive brand building. Heather Kelly, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 The videos, at their best, help transform famous figures into more personable ones. Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025 Founder and principal Jessica Lagrange is known for her vibrant and personable manner, perceptive insights, and collaborative approach to design—qualities that account for the outstanding caliber and cohesive nature of the JLI team. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 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 3 May. 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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