personable

adjective

per·​son·​able ˈpərs-nə-bəl 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The passionate, personable Sumrall clearly had the fan base energized Saturday night. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Casual and low-key, but sophisticated and very personable—all the friendliness without the snootiness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

personable

adjective

per·​son·​able ˈpərs-nə-bəl 

-ᵊn-ə-bəl

: pleasing in appearance or manner

personableness noun