PERSONABLE Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

personable

adjective

Definition of personable

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

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Adjective

The Love Goddess Venus enters your sign, spotlighting self-worth and a gracious presence that helps people feel at ease around you.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Over the years, the Caesars Entertainment team has won over guests with its premier service, glamorous suites, and gracious staff.

— Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of gracious

Adjective

Cecchi recommends visiting from April to June or alternatively in September or October, when the weather is pleasant and the city feels slightly less crowded.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Most people can recover on their own, although the symptoms aren’t pleasant, says Yancey.

— Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026

Definition of pleasant

Adjective

Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is reportedly of interest to United as a cheap and cheerful option.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Ahead, gardening experts share the heat- and sun-loving annuals to plant in July, from cheerful border plants to towering blooms.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

The building used to be an antiquarian bookshop with soaring arches, and the owners have kept the charming vintage vibes.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Continue north from New Paltz and discover all that the Hudson Valley and Catskills have to offer—charming towns, next-level antiquing, art, bucolic vistas, and mountain peaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

There’s a difference between a need-to-have and a nice-to-have, though, and both Murgio and Erman Ozguven agree there are good reasons to evacuate further than just a few miles inland.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
On nice days, customers can sit on the rooftop among the outdoor sculpture garden and their meals will be brought to their table.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Definition of nice

Adjective

Reid’s commitment to this grotesque portrayal is all the more impressive for an actor who is unmistakably pretty.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
The pièce de résistance tying it all together was the tinted moisturizer, which provided the prettiest radiant finish.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 July 2026

Definition of pretty

Adjective

Like in the West, luxury spending continues to shift from material goods to emotional and sensory experiences, a welcome development for the wellness sector.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The bar also hosts weekly vinyl collector gatherings around a long communal table and a DJ booth turntable on which guests are welcome to pop on their own selection from the 6,000-strong record collection.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of welcome

Adjective

But even if you’re tempted to drown your chicken in the sweet and savory cranberry barbecue sauce, try to hold a little back.

— Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
For the grand opening in Eagle the store offered sweet cream, chocolate, pistachio, strawberry, wild berry and frozen lemonade.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026

Definition of sweet

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