Personable

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrsənəbəl/

Definitions of personable

adjective having an pleasing appearance or personality, friendly and sociable

Example Sentences

A1 She is a very personable receptionist.

A2 My neighbor is quite personable and always says hello.

B1 The salesperson was friendly and personable, making the shopping experience enjoyable.

B2 The CEO's personable nature helped him connect with employees on a personal level.

C1 Her personable demeanor and excellent communication skills made her a great candidate for the job.

C2 The politician's personable charm and charisma endeared him to voters.

Examples of personable in a Sentence

formal The new employee is very personable and easily connects with clients.

informal She's so personable, everyone loves talking to her at parties.

slang He's a super personable dude, always cracking jokes and making people feel comfortable.

figurative Her smile was like a personable ray of sunshine, brightening up the room.

Grammatical Forms of personable

past tense

personabled

plural

personables

comparative

more personable

superlative

most personable

present tense

personables

future tense

will be personable

perfect tense

have personabled

continuous tense

is being personable

singular

personable

positive degree

personable

infinitive

to personable

gerund

personabling

participle

personable

Origin and Evolution of personable

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'personable' originated from the Middle English word 'personeable' which came from the Old French word 'personable' meaning 'attractive, likable'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'personable' has shifted from just being attractive to also include being friendly, pleasant, and easy to get along with.