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personable

[pur-suh-nuh-buhl] / ˈpɜr sə nə bəl /


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Personable, athletic, a little silly sometimes, the Pittsburgh-area native with that big radiant smile, the square jaw, the thick head of wavy hair, could chat up anyone.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2022

Personable and often approachable, Powell sought to assure his new employees that he would not be a burden on them in some of his first remarks to the diplomatic corps.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2021

Personable, hardworking and caring, Viggiano checked on local residents after Superstorm Sandy and helped plow an elderly neighbor’s driveway when it snowed, Eileen Santa Maria said.

From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2015

Personable without being controversial, retiring but not anodyne, Denis was the perfect consort.

From Newsweek • Apr. 8, 2013

Personable and approachable, Frank was not much older than we and mixed freely with students.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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