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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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Colleagues describe Perakis-Valat as equal parts competitive and personable, an exacting leader who uses humor to defuse tense situations, someone who inspires his teams with intelligence and warmth.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
On-screen, Attenborough developed a personable style that quickly became his hallmark.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Allen was personable and game to talk about what the last few months have been like.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personable. Accessed 15 May. 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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