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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
  • Dry and pleasant conditions are forecast to continue into Monday with no mentionable rain chances along with seasonable afternoon temperatures anticipated.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Thanks to the coffered and baffled wood ceilings, noise levels are buffered and kept to a pleasant rumble.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The silverware and crisp cotton napkins are paired with cheerful local ceramic tableware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Though the small living movement is trending toward larger and more luxurious homes in general, there are still cheap and cheerful tiny houses out there.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • The Sprocket is a charming and efficient pocket-sized printer that uses ZINK zero-ink technology to output your smartphone photos, Polaroid-style, on special paper.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Café Nizza is a charming spot in Södermalm with impeccably unfussy dishes and fun bottles.
    — Riza Cruz, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • Wheaton North responded with a nice two-minute drill, and Burke found Adam Schilling for a 36-yard gain to the 7-yard line.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Folks throw on their nice pair of jeans, or some good earrings, to come here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • So while Herbert’s stats aren’t pretty, the Chargers’ woes go beyond his performances.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • An InStyle editor taps a celebrity nail artist to round up 10 pretty colors worth bookmarking this season.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • The 24-hour fitness center has state-of-the-art machines, and dogs are welcome for a $75 fee per stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • White wine and lemon add a welcome bright flavor to the classic.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of welcome
Adjective
  • There's also the Pillow Talk Dreams Come True box, a sweet pink velvet box tied with a bow that houses 16 full-size Pillow Talk products, including lipsticks, blushes and mascara.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s cinnamon fragrances are less candle-aisle sweet, and more sophisticated.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweet

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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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