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

Film cameras, physical music collections and older electronics can make everyday activities feel more deliberate or personal. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Brothers Logan and Jake Paul similarly took the leap from vloggers to launching brands like hydration drink Prime and personal care brand W, respectively. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Volunteers haul machines from their personal collections to the show floor, where the general public can play them all weekend. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

The district also warned customers not to drink or use cloudy or dirty water for food preparation or personal hygiene. — Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing personal

• personal effects
• personal property