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personable

adjective

Definition of personablenext
as in gracious
friendly and easy to get along with The hostess was very personable. He is a personable young man.

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Recent Examples of personable Sara, a college graduate who works for the State of Texas, is pragmatic and personable. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Graham described Harrington as personable, sharp and candid, which are traits Graham believes will serve him well helming the 14th-largest city in America. — Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Peek said Parks was warm and personable, adding that one of her favorite memories involved Parks' cooking. — Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 22 June 2026 But more than anything, Brooks supports his programs and coaches in a most personable way. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for personable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
  1. gracious
  2. pleasant
  3. cheerful
  4. charming
  5. nice
  6. pretty
  7. welcome
  8. sweet
Adjective
  • Many accommodations here have private patios, adding to the feeling of staying in a gracious island home rather than a conventional hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Stay at the gracious Hatchery House Bed-and-Breakfast in Weston.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • Finally, your weekend is looking dry and pleasant with highs up near 70°.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Senior defensive tackle Ansel Din-Mbuh has also been a force in the early season while junior strong safety Kaden McFadden has also been a pleasant surprise with 13 tackles.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Peter Max, whose cheerful graphic images helped define 1960s hippie and Summer of Love culture, has died at age 88, reports The New York Times.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But poll respondents weren’t particularly cheerful about the ideas of Democrats either, or of Democratic Socialists, who have been much in the news of late.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • In its reporting, Southern Living magazine praised the fan-favorite destination for its charming downtown and proximity to scenic views.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The time-bending romance, led by the charming Louis Garrel, is based on Hungry Heart, a book of shorts by Eshkol Nevo.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • The seating bowl has a nice feel to it and its purple seats and accents certainly telegraph the home team.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Like other cities but nicer people and beautiful streets and public transportation.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Ride Lonesome is amorphous, hazy, dappled, and almost impossibly pretty.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Wear it with tights, boots, and a thick sweater for a day at the pumpkin patch, or dress it up with heels and a pretty blouse for a dinner date.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • That’s especially welcome news after one of the worst flu seasons in years.
    — Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Build a Command Deck With the Control Center The Control Center was a welcome addition to iOS 7 in 2013, but its implementation still feels more like a junk drawer than a command center.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of welcome
Adjective
  • Closer by in Amenia, pop into Tent to be tempted by ceramics and rugs, and get midday pastries at Peggy’s, a sweet little bakery in the center of town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Each bite of brothy ground lamb and beans is flavored with sweet paprika and a touch of red pepper flakes—the perfect savory-spicy balance.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweet

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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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