Personable – having an agreeable or pleasing personality; attractive

(Pronounced pur-suh-nuh-buhl)

To remember the definition of the word personable, use the following mnemonic:

A person in trouble (personable) with the law will find it helpful to have a pleasant appearance and manner.

Examples of personable in a sentence

He gave a very personable first impression, but it quickly became apparent that he was anything but. 

The news station was looking for a new presenter, they needed some one personable with a talent for public speaking. 

Personable is the last word they'd use to describe the new cleaner, she was rude, aggressive and unpleasant to be around.