CEFR C1

personable

Translation

感じのよい / 人当たりのよい / 好感の持てる

Meaning

Personable describes someone who is friendly, pleasant, and easy to like in conversation or public contact. It is a positive word about manner, not appearance alone. Do not confuse it with personal, which means private or related to one person.

Examples

  • 受付係はとても感じがよく、緊張が和らぎました。
    The receptionist was personable and put me at ease.
  • 営業職には人当たりのよい話し方が役に立ちます。
    A personable style helps in sales roles.