Personal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Indicating grammatical person; "personal verb endings".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Related Words
Meaning 2
Of or arising from personality; "personal magnetism".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Related Words
Meaning 3
Concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality; "a personal favor"; "for your personal use"; "personal papers"; "I have something personal to tell you"; "a personal God"; "he has his personal bank account and she has hers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Antonyms
Meaning 4
Intimately concerning a person's body or physical being; "personal hygiene".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Taking care of one's personal grooming is an essential part of making a good impression.
- The doctor explained the patient's personal health risks associated with the new treatment.
- Women's personal care products often include items specifically designed for feminine hygiene.
- Proper personal hygiene practices, such as washing one's hands regularly, are essential for preventing the spread of illness.
- The nurse showed the patient how to perform personal care tasks following the surgery.
Meaning 5
Particular to a given individual.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She had a personal reason for declining the invitation.
- His personal opinion on the matter was not publicly known.
- Each student received personal attention from their instructor.
- The company's personal trainer helped her achieve her fitness goals.
- She kept her personal life separate from her professional one.