Personable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈpərs-nə-bəl/ per·son·able

Meaning & Definition of Personable

Personable (adjective)

  1. pleasant or amiable in person, attractive

Personable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. friendly and easy to get along with

    "The hostess was very personable."

    "He is a personable young man."

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Personable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Personable:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Personable

Words with the opposite meaning of Personable:

Word Forms of Personable

Derived words: personableness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Personable

First known use: 1953

Frequently Asked Questions about Personable

What does "Personable" mean?

"Personable" means pleasant or amiable in person, attractive. As an adjective, it is defined as: pleasant or amiable in person, attractive.

What is another word for "Personable"?

Other words for "Personable" include affable, amiable, cheerful, cheery, comfortable, gemütlich, genial and goodly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Personable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Personable"?

There are 70 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Personable". Common alternatives include affable, amiable, cheerful, cheery, comfortable, gemütlich, genial, goodly, good-natured and gracious.

What is the opposite of "Personable"?

Antonyms of "Personable" include disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome, abominable, ghastly and god-awful.

How do you use "Personable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Personable" in a sentence: "The hostess was very personable."; "He is a personable young man.".

Is "Personable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Personable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Personable"?

"Personable" is pronounced /ˈpərs-nə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as per·son·able.

What is the origin of the word "Personable"?

First known use: 1953.