Personable

Adjective

Definition: Having a pleasant or attractive appearance or personality; friendly and easy to talk to.

Synonyms: Friendly, Pleasant, Amiable, Charming

Antonyms: Unfriendly, Unapproachable, Aloof, Hostile

Examples:

Sarah is very personable and always makes people feel comfortable in her presence.
The new employee was hired not only for his qualifications, but also because he seemed personable and likable.

Mnemonics:

A personable individual is someone you want to be around and talk to.

Etymology:

Origin:

Late Middle English word 'personable' is derived from the Latin word 'personare' (to sound through)

Historical Usage:

The term 'personable' has been used since the late 15th century to describe individuals who have a pleasing and attractive personality.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"People person"

Explanation:

Someone who is personable and enjoys being around and interacting with others.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'personable' with 'personal'

Explanation:

'Personable' refers to someone's personality and how they interact with others, while 'personal' refers to something related to an individual's private life or feelings.