personable
Americanadjective
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having an agreeable or pleasing personality; affable; amiable; sociable.
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of pleasing personal appearance; handsome or comely; attractive.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- personableness noun
- personably adverb
- quasi-personable adjective
- quasi-personably adverb
- unpersonable adjective
Etymology
Origin of personable
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; person, -able
Example Sentences
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Throughout his record number of guest introductions, the president was empathetic and personable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
One source in the report called Patel “very personable and likable,” but blamed him for creating “a culture of mistrust and uncertainty among the ranks.”
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025
“He seemed so smart and personable and successful and I was excited about the opportunity to fight alongside him,” she told me.
From Slate • Sep. 23, 2025
A personable demeanor that helps him relate to players, parents and high school coaches is among Martin’s biggest assets.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025
Outgoing and extremely personable when the spirit moved him, he charmed a lot of folks.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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