Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adj. Pleasing in personality or appearance; attractive.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Having a well-formed body or person; of good appearance; comely; presentable.
- In law: Qualified to maintain pleas in court.
- Competent to take anything granted or given.
- Personally visible; able to be interviewed.
Wiktionary
- adj. Having a pleasing appearance or manner; attractive; handsome; friendly; amiable.
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Having a well-formed body, or person; graceful; comely; of good appearance; presentable.
- adj. Enabled to maintain pleas in court.
- adj. Having capacity to take anything granted.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. (of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality
Examples
“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.”
“Police dubbed the personable Paddy's crew the Stopwatch Gang, because they never took more than 90 seconds to pull a heist.”
“Detroit manager Jim Leyland called the personable Granderson "the total package.”
“Zduriencik is known as a personable man and an overall nice guy, but that doesn't make him incapable of tough decisions.”
HeraldNet.com Local, Sports, Business and Entertainment News
“I think the staff there are very personable which is the main reason why I selected them to help tell my story and I'm looking forward to the finished product.”
“HOLMES: But he's just that kind of personable, outgoing guy.”
“Bosco described Drew Peterson as "personable" and a "man of few words.”
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GRE Barrons Wordlist
A complete Barron's Wordlist for GRE preparation. Your online flashcard replacement.
abase, abash, abate, abbreviate, abdicate, aberrant, aberration, abet, abeyance, abhor, abject, abjure and 4084 more...
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arduous, canny, climax, endorse, exuberant, intrepid, kindle, lucrative, mentor, obsession, personable, proficient and 3 more...
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Vocab Lesson 13
arduous, canny, climax, endorse, exuberant, intrepid, kindle, lucrative, mentor, obssesion, personable, proficient and 3 more...
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3 words to describe yourself
for interview what words would you use?? dont use the typical words
vivacious, sprightly, adroit, dexterous, personable, insightful, quixotic
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