Synonyms of personal

personal

adjective

ˈpərs-nəl 

as in subjective

of, relating to, or belonging to a single person

he kept personal items in a separate drawer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subjective
• personalized
• private
• individual
• individualized
• unique
• singular
• particular
• separate
• patented
• distinctive
• idiomatic
• privy
• peculiar
• intimate
• specific
• characteristic
• special
• idiosyncratic
• identifying
• express
• independent
• custom
• specialized
• customized
• especial
• nonconformist
• self-directed
• self-sufficient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• general
• public
• universal
• popular
• generic
• broad
• widespread
• shared
• normal
• common
• prevalent
• regular
• typical
• prevailing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of personal

Worth putting a pin in Catherine’s reaction to Lamb’s callous reference to Charles Partner, the late First Desk chief and turncoat who employed Catherine as his personal assistant. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

His experience at Miu Miu could be particularly relevant to Emporio Armani, while his brief tenure at Versace proved his ability to reinterpret a brand’s heritage in a personal and disruptive way. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Influencers presenting information from a clinical perspective may take a very different approach from those who base their content around personal experience, experts say, and there may be friction between the two approaches on the same topic. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Or, physicians may end up signing a personal guarantee that exposes household assets even if the practice is properly insured. — Shawn L. Davenport, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing personal

• personal effects
• personal property