Meaning & use
personable
Having a pleasant appearance and a friendly, easygoing manner that makes one likeable.
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The new manager was personable and quickly won the trust of the staff.
A personable salesperson can make even a difficult customer feel at ease.
A note on using this word
Personable focuses on someone's pleasant manner and presence in social or professional situations, rather than on physical beauty alone.
Words with a similar meaning
likeablecharming
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