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adjective per·son·able \ˈpərs-nə-bəl, ˈpər-sə-nə-bəl\

Definition of personable

  1. :  pleasant or amiable in person :  attractive

personableness

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  1. The hostess was very personable.

  2. He is a personable young man.

15th Century

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15th century

PERSONABLE Defined for English Language Learners

personable

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adjective per·son·able \ˈpərs-nə-bəl, ˈpər-sə-nə-bəl\

Definition of personable for English Language Learners

  • : friendly or pleasant in manner : easy to get along with

PERSONABLE Defined for Kids

personable

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adjective per·son·able \ˈpərs-nə-bəl, ˈpər-sə-nə-bəl\

Definition of personable for Students

  1. :  pleasing in appearance or manner

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