personable

[pur-suh-nuh-buhl]

adjective

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

2. of pleasing personal appearance; handsome or comely; attractive.

personable

/ ˈpɜːsənəbəl /

adjective

1. pleasant in appearance and personality

Other Word Forms

• personableness noun
• personably adverb
• quasi-personable adjective
• quasi-personably adverb
• unpersonable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of personable¹

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

Example Sentences

Xavier Booker has been like a personable employee stocking shelves instead of interacting with customers.

From Los Angeles Times

"He's just very friendly, he's probably the most personable sheep we have, and always comes over to get his head scratched."

From BBC

A personable demeanor that helps him relate to players, parents and high school coaches is among Martin’s biggest assets.

From Los Angeles Times

Former England batter Mark Butcher recalled Cronje was "incredibly personable, very charismatic, pretty humble and had a sense of humour" off the field.

From BBC

But the more I've dealt with him, you see the more personable side.

From BBC

Related Words

• affable 
• amiable 
• attractive 
• charming 
• easygoing 
• gregarious 
• likable 
• pleasant