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 But more than anything, Brooks supports his programs and coaches in a most personable way. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 Now take that casual, personable way of communicating and give ChatGPT the same method. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 While Kafka is a bit more of a reserved personality, he’s been described as a coach who’s personable and can work with anyone. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 17 June 2026 The series has a way of bringing out a very human and personable side of the celebrities. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 15 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
  • Beyond the food and drink, the gracious impresario also credits Mille Fleurs’ longevity to consistency.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This gracious grand dame has possibly the best possible address in all of Stockholm, overlooking Strökajen Harbor in the city’s Norrmalm district, a short walk from the Royal Palace and the Old Town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • Do not leave the important detail implied because the tone feels pleasant today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Adding to the pleasure of a visit here is the location, the walk to Home Park from the station being one of the more pleasant, through the city’s Central Park.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • In the Role Model book, Troy Barrett is a hockey player on Ilya’s team with a history of bullying, while Harris Drover is the team’s cheerful social media manager.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoor brands like Halfdays, FP Movement, Patagonia, and Athleta have quite frankly never looked better, with cheerful colorways, unique designs, and trail-ready pieces all proving that function doesn’t have to mean boring.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • At first, Robert’s drunken moves on the dance floor are charming, even if Thom is less than impressed by the spectacle.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • An Oscar winning, Brit Award record setting couple has a nice ring to it.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The hotel has one restaurant (a Japanese Mediterranean dining room from local celebrity chef Olivier da Costa) and a nice gym.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Stewart teamed up once more with hairstylist Chris Appleton, who gave her the subtlest, prettiest, most whimsical wash of pink in her pale blonde hair using Schwarzkopf hair color.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This pretty, charming — and calming — trail often evokes the rolling hills and dales of the English countryside.
    — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • Tuesday morning’s workout brought a welcome diversion from drills, when SDSU players and coaches moved from the turf to the grass practice field and actually played some football.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Everyone is welcome to visit the Black Entrepreneur State Fair at the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis.
    — Reg Chapman, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of welcome
Adjective
  • Kotb had an arts and crafts session with her daughters in May 2023, creating sweet paintings with their handprints.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh tropical fruit, perfectly prepared eggs, sweet mango juice, and warm pastries.
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet

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