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Definition of "personable" [per•son•a•ble]

  • Pleasing in personality or appearance; attractive. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "personable" in a sentence
  • "The doc's also very personable, which is a plus for anyone, but especially for Dad, who thrives on social contact."
  • "Early reports paint a picture of Joe Stack as a normal guy, described as personable and calm by those who knew him, whose burning anger at the government was present just below the surface."
  • "The teachers also get a chance to be much more personable, which is extremely beneficial for the academics."