personable

adjective

per·​son·​able ˈpərs-nə-bəl How to pronounce personable (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-bəl
Synonyms of personablenext
: 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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Peek said Parks was warm and personable, adding that one of her favorite memories involved Parks' cooking. Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 22 June 2026 But more than anything, Brooks supports his programs and coaches in a most personable way. Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 Now take that casual, personable way of communicating and give ChatGPT the same method. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 While Kafka is a bit more of a reserved personality, he’s been described as a coach who’s personable and can work with anyone. Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 17 June 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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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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