personable

adjective

per·son·able ˈpərs-nə-bəl

ˈpər-sə-nə-bəl

Synonyms of personable

: 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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Service is incredibly attentive and personable; everyone will want to stop and chat throughout the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The nurses and doctors were kind and personable and asked me about my life and work in San Francisco. — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 One memorable scene shows the wiry, personable Hammer introducing a classroom of grade-schoolers to experimental film. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 But beyond his aggressive style of play and high-level skills on the ice, Tkachuk’s ability to be personable off the ice has fans gravitating toward him. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personable

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personable was in 1953

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personable

adjective

per·son·able ˈpərs-nə-bəl

-ᵊn-ə-bəl

: pleasing in appearance or manner

personableness noun

personable

adjective

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