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
Jary, a personable extrovert who rolled around town in a mobility scooter decorated in red, white and blue streamers, was hard to miss.
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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
Jon Rahm is one of the best handful of golfers in the world, and, in media availability and his infrequent YouTube golf appearances, is thoughtful, funny and personable.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The personable presenter not only got on with people but managed to befriend a family of gorillas in the forests of Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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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
Jon Rahm is one of the best handful of golfers in the world, and, in media availability and his infrequent YouTube golf appearances, is thoughtful, funny and personable.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The personable presenter not only got on with people but managed to befriend a family of gorillas in the forests of Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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The closet is a nod to British country estates where gracious hosts kept a row of jackets ready for visiting friends.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
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People mean well and are gracious.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
23 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These dessert bars offer a delightful combination of sweet and salty notes, with a satisfying crunch followed by a pleasant chewiness.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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The treatment was pleasant and completely painless—already a winner on my list.—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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The cheerful flowers look lovely massed in perennial beds and are perfect for naturalizing into meadows and prairie plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Orlando Senna, a high-energy, tireless and charming Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist, died June 9 from pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Candles, whether real or remote, also provide a charming touch.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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After Silseth, though, the Angels’ relievers did a nice job and the hitters executed in the 10th to push home the winner.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Gavin theorizes that maybe everything is a little too nice, a little too boring, and Kenny wants some more passion in his relationship.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Not simply a pretty place, Rock City curates memories.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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This is surely the gentlest and prettiest Horse Lords album, and maybe their first to conjure nature’s ceaseless motion instead of the kind found in city blocks.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The pointy, 48-foot Art Deco fountain topped by a 6-foot aluminum sphere was erected in 1997 on an island at the intersection of Fifth and Pike streets to be a welcome marker for traffic entering Downtown.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Volunteers also are welcome to apply.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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What has been a magical season for Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers became even sweeter on Monday as he was announced as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Pick up a pack now to add to your holiday baking or for making your baking drawer just a little bit sweeter.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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