personable

adjective

per·​son·​able ˈpərs-nə-bəl How to pronounce personable (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-bəl
: pleasant or amiable in person : attractive
personableness noun

Examples of personable in a Sentence

The hostess was very personable. He is a personable young man.
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Cisco envisions that most initial customer calls will eventually be managed by AI agents that provide personable, dynamic interactions. Gene Marks, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Pining for a personable gent who just wants to make a positive change in the world? EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024 The season lost a smart, fun, personable player in Kishan. Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024 The stylish, personable star of USA Track & Field set numerous world records and won six Olympic medals, including three golds. Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for personable 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personable was in the 15th century

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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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personable

adjective
per·​son·​able ˈpərs-nə-bəl How to pronounce personable (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-bəl
: pleasing in appearance or manner
personableness noun

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