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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The service Lovely and personable, just like the island itself. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Contemporary watercolor portraits, traditional Mexican motifs like the Sacred Heart and altar shrines, as well as handmade ceramics are included in the art collection that brings a personable touch to the other three bedrooms, each boasting a distinct wash of color. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026 Jary, a personable extrovert who rolled around town in a mobility scooter decorated in red, white and blue streamers, was hard to miss. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026 The couple themselves — Marguerite (Mélanie Thierry) and Pierre Donnadieu (Vincent Macaigne) — are, for the most part, personable, but their generosity disguises a cultural condescension. Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for personable

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 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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