personable

[ pur-suh-nuh-buh l ]

/ ˈpɜr sə nə bəl /

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adjective

of pleasing personal appearance; handsome or comely; attractive.

having an agreeable or pleasing personality; affable; amiable; sociable.

Nearby words

person-to-person, person-year, persona, persona grata, persona non grata, personable, personae, personage, personal, personal care, personal column

Origin of personable

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at person, -able

Related forms

per·son·a·ble·ness, nounper·son·a·bly, adverbqua·si-per·son·a·ble, adjectivequa·si-per·son·a·bly, adverb

un·per·son·a·ble, adjective

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Examples from the Web for personable

Though never handsome, Spahn was a strong solidly built man in his youth with a plain yet personable manner.
Gay Talese on Charlie Manson’s Home on the Range|Gay Talese|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Personable and approachable, Jordin was easy to give instruction to because she was present.
‘American Idol’ Bandleader Rickey Minor on His Favorite Performance and What It Takes to Win|Kevin Fallon|May 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She was another one who was present and really—she had the background, she was personable, and she wanted to learn.
‘American Idol’ Bandleader Rickey Minor on His Favorite Performance and What It Takes to Win|Kevin Fallon|May 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Liz, a small, personable woman, says she does not want to punish Cheryl Thayer.
The Stacks: The Searing Story of How Murder Stalked a Tiny New York Town|E. Jean Carroll|April 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The personable lead character now runs a soul food restaurant with her son in St. Louis.
Why Oprah Winfrey’s New Shows Are Working for OWN|Allison Samuels|June 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"A personable individual too, Morton—considering—" said Charley.
Alone|Marion Harland
I was never pretty, like you, my dears; but personable, quite personable.
A Question of Marriage|Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
The two ladies went forth with Jimmy, and as I saw them go I could but acknowledge my rival to be a personable fellow.
The Lightning Conductor|C. N. Williamson
The plump and personable figure of Mr. Theodore Burr was crossing the square and disappearing into the door below.
The Wishing Moon|Louise Elizabeth Dutton
The athletic and personable young actor—entitled upon programmes Owen Delamore—was striding to and fro talking excitedly.
Robin|Frances Hodgson Burnett

British Dictionary definitions for personable

personable

/ (ˈpɜːsənəbəl) /

adjective

pleasant in appearance and personality

Derived Forms

personableness, nounpersonably, adverb

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personable

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personable

adjective

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