per·son·al
Pronounced:
/ˈpɚsənəl/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
1 always used before a noun a : belonging or relating to a particular person ▪ personal property/belongings ▪ This is just my personal opinion/preference. ▪ I can only tell you what I know from personal experience. ▪ He added his own personal touches to the recipe. ▪ We don't accept personal checks. ▪ He is a personal friend of mine. ▪ She is always concerned about her personal appearance. ▪ We provide each of our customers with personal service. ▪ Golf is a personal interest of mine. b : made or designed to be used by one person ▪ a personal stereo c —used to describe someone whose job involves working for or helping a particular person ▪ She has her own personal chauffeur. ▪ the director's personal assistant ▪ a personal trainer
2 a [more per*son*al; most per*son*al] : relating to a person's private feelings, thoughts, problems, etc. ▪ May I ask you a personal question? ▪ That information is very personal, and you have no business asking about it. b : relating to the parts of your life that do not involve your work or job ▪ He doesn't speak much about his personal life. ▪ The company car is not for personal use. ▪ I had to leave work early because I had some personal matters/problems/issues to take care of. ▪ Is the letter personal or about business? ▪ a personal phone call c —used to describe the feelings of two people who know and deal with each other ▪ We have a close personal relationship. ▪ He is a good boss, but I don't get along with him on a personal level.
3 [more per*son*al; most per*son*al] : relating to a particular person's character, appearance, opinions, etc., in a way that is offensive or hurtful ▪ His speech included some personal remarks about me that I found offensive. ▪ He took her comment as a personal insult. ▪ It's nothing personal [=I don't mean to offend you], but I'd rather not talk to you about it. ▪ Nothing personal, but why are you still friends with him? ▪ Let's not get personal here.
4 always used before a noun : done by a particular person instead of by someone else who is working or acting for that person ▪ The mayor made a personal appearance at the ceremony. ▪ I shall give the matter my (own) personal attention.
5 always used before a noun : relating to a person's physical body or health ▪ It's important to practice good personal hygiene. ▪ personal care products
2 a [more per*son*al; most per*son*al] : relating to a person's private feelings, thoughts, problems, etc. ▪ May I ask you a personal question? ▪ That information is very personal, and you have no business asking about it. b : relating to the parts of your life that do not involve your work or job ▪ He doesn't speak much about his personal life. ▪ The company car is not for personal use. ▪ I had to leave work early because I had some personal matters/problems/issues to take care of. ▪ Is the letter personal or about business? ▪ a personal phone call c —used to describe the feelings of two people who know and deal with each other ▪ We have a close personal relationship. ▪ He is a good boss, but I don't get along with him on a personal level.
3 [more per*son*al; most per*son*al] : relating to a particular person's character, appearance, opinions, etc., in a way that is offensive or hurtful ▪ His speech included some personal remarks about me that I found offensive. ▪ He took her comment as a personal insult. ▪ It's nothing personal [=I don't mean to offend you], but I'd rather not talk to you about it. ▪ Nothing personal, but why are you still friends with him? ▪ Let's not get personal here.
4 always used before a noun : done by a particular person instead of by someone else who is working or acting for that person ▪ The mayor made a personal appearance at the ceremony. ▪ I shall give the matter my (own) personal attention.
5 always used before a noun : relating to a person's physical body or health ▪ It's important to practice good personal hygiene. ▪ personal care products