adjective
personable
PURS-nuhbl
Personable (adjective) means having a warm, likeable manner that makes people feel comfortable. Example: “The new manager is personable and quickly won the team's trust.”
adjective
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Having a warm, likeable manner that makes people feel comfortable.
"The new manager is personable and quickly won the team's trust."
"She stayed personable and friendly even during the tense negotiation."
How to use personable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFriendly and easy to get along with.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "personal" (private, individual) — "personable" describes someone's pleasant manner.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more personable
- Superlative
- most personable
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The new manager is _____ and quickly won the team's trust.
Etymology
From Middle English personable, built from "person" plus the suffix "-able."
Rhymes for personable
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What does “personable” mean?
The word “personable” means having a warm, likeable manner that makes people feel comfortable. In plain terms, friendly and easy to get along with.
How do you pronounce “personable”?
“Personable” is pronounced PURS-nuhbl (/ˈpɜɹs(ə)nəb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “personable” in a sentence?
Here is “personable” used in a sentence: “The new manager is personable and quickly won the team's trust.”
What part of speech is “personable”?
“Personable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “personable” come from?
The word “personable” comes from Middle English. From Middle English personable, built from "person" plus the suffix "-able.".
