Personable

/ˈpɜrsənəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to; having a likable personality that attracts others.

Etymology

From Old French 'persone' (person), derived from Latin 'persōna' (possibly from Etruscan). The suffix '-able' means 'capable of.' It originally meant 'of suitable person' but evolved to mean 'having a pleasing personality.'

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