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

Also that month, a pro-Iranian hacking group claimed to have hacked an account of Patel's and posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work resume and other personal documents dating back more than a decade. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Ryan’s Hoops is a sports romance series consisting of three books, Long Shot, Block Shot and Hook Shot, exploring high-stakes basketball, personal healing, and intense second-chance love stories. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

They are built intentionally, around pieces that have personal significance, reflect the owner’s personality or mark an important moment. — Anna Vladimirova, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Muse’s rise has already triggered a debate over who decides what personal AI agents are allowed to do. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing personal

• personal effects
• personal property