Definition of personable
:pleasant or amiable in person :attractive
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Examples of personable in a Sentence
The hostess was very personable.
He is a personable young man.
Recent Examples of personable from the Web
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The personable senior tight end, another friend of Johnathan’s since middle school, lost his father, Eric Peterson, to esophagus cancer on July 20.
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Justine has been described as extremely bright, personable, disciplined and an individual with high standards who commits herself beyond expectations and does so with a genuine attitude towards working with others.
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Gettleman’s gruff manner was offset somewhat by assistant GM Brandon Beane, whose personable nature allowed him to serve as a go-between among the front office, coaching staff and locker room.
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The people are so genuine and the professors are very personable.
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The bass crunch is still there, but it's weaved into emotional cinematics for a more honest, personable sonic experience.
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Well read, much traveled, and intelligent, Depp was pleasant, personable, prepared, and a great listener.
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The personable power forward worked as a studio analyst for six weeks of TNT's NBA coverage and has expressed interest in a continuing broadcast role.
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The Democrats regained the White House by nominating a personable populist, Bill Clinton, who contrasted with an aloof WASP, George H. W. Bush.
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First Known Use of personable
15th century
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