personable

adjective

Definition of personablenext
as in gracious
friendly and easy to get along with The hostess was very personable. He is a personable young man.

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Recent Examples of personable Smart, savvy, personable, and knows when to kick it into high gear and when to blend in with the pack. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025 This makes conversations feel more personable and natural. — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025 These innovations allow franchisees and employees to focus on more complex and personable work, like connecting with clients and ensuring the highest standard for products or services are met. — Pete First, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Working for O’Connell, one of the sport’s most personable head coaches, has further impacted Flores — even on the home front. — Michael Silver, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for personable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
  1. gracious
  2. pleasant
  3. cheerful
  4. charming
  5. nice
  6. pretty
  7. sweet
  8. welcome
Adjective
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ohtani is back in Japan and that puts an even bigger grin on these gracious locals.
    — Jay Paris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • There's a little sprinkled throughout, but these all-stars are by and large gracious and amiable.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The series expands the universe in a pleasant, mostly unobtrusive fashion, with one-off episodes and fun guest stars like Terry Crews, Embeth Davidtz, Anthony Edwards, and, in its best episode, Parker Posey and Jillian Bell.
    — Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Plus, their cheerful blooms and tall stems ensure these flowers will be a striking addition to any landscape.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Washington earlier this month abruptly suspended military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange between Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, just hours after the cheerful TSMC ceremony.
    — Wayne Chang, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • Amsterdam is certainly a must-see city, with its charming canal ring, the Rijksmuseum and the moving Anne Frank House.
    — Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • It’s made from weather-resistant aluminum that looks better with age, and the delicate floral scrollwork provides charming details.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.
    — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.
    — Joseph Liu, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In a recent Instagram Reel promoting her show, Magnolia Table, Gaines wore three blouses with the same pretty detail: puff sleeves, to be exact.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • Foreman retired from the sweet science for good in 1997.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Oreo fans have been given sweet treat after sweet treat with two new limited-edition Oreo flavors launched in late February and all the 2025 Oreo treats that hit grocery store shelves earlier this year (and no one's complaining!).
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • And on the bayside beaches, feel free to bring your furry family members along for the fun; dogs are welcome in these areas.
    — Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
  • All are welcome and attendees are asked to bring their own bags.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of welcome

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