per·son·able \ˈpərs(ə)nəbəl, ˈpə̄s-, ˈpəis-\adjective Etymology: Middle English, from persone + -able 1.: pleasing in person : well-favored especially in body or person : comely, shapely, attractive 2.: having the legal status of a person with a right to maintain pleas in court and to take anything granted; also: sui juris • per·son·able·nessnoun-es