personable

IPA/ˈpɜːsənəbl/
KK[pˈɚsənəbəl]IPA/ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable — adjective

  • personablepositive
  • more personablecomparative
  • most personablesuperlative

1. pleasant in the way they look and behave, so people tend to like them quickly

1.形容詞C1
釋義

pleasant in the way they look and behave, so people tend to like them quickly

例句

Antonia's personable manner helped nervous guests relax at the front desk.

collocation: personable manner

At the job fair, Talia seemed personable and easy to remember.

linking verb: seemed personable

同義詞
  • friendly

    broader and more everyday, without the same focus on first impression

  • charming

    stronger and often suggests a special power to attract people

  • likeable

    more general and does not especially suggest pleasant looks or manner

反義詞
  • unfriendly

    the broad opposite for someone who seems cold or unkind

  • awkward

    suggests a manner that feels uncomfortable rather than easy

  • off-putting

    stresses that the person's manner makes others pull back

文法句型

a personable host

seem personable

find someone personable

用法筆記

Usually used for someone who makes a good first impression through both appearance and manner. Distinguish from approachable, which stresses being easy to talk to.

常見錯誤

❌The cafe has a personable design.
✅The cafe has a welcoming design.
💡personable usually describes people, not the style of a place.