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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The singer, 57 at the time, was in great voice, and was personable and even playful with the audience.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
The personable Agwunobi also served as UConn’s interim president before UConn faculty member Radenka Maric won the top spot in 2022.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Conveniently located in the heart of Admiralty, right by Hong Kong’s major fashion and finance centers, the hotel promises a fantastic location, great views, personable staff, and classic European elegance.
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And then, someone talented — their food needs to be good — but also somebody who’s personable.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
The personable Agwunobi also served as UConn’s interim president before UConn faculty member Radenka Maric won the top spot in 2022.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Conveniently located in the heart of Admiralty, right by Hong Kong’s major fashion and finance centers, the hotel promises a fantastic location, great views, personable staff, and classic European elegance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
And then, someone talented — their food needs to be good — but also somebody who’s personable.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personable. Accessed 21 Mar. 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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