personal
/ˈpɜːrsənəl/
noun
- A short advertisement or notice in a newspaper or online, typically for dating, friendship, or services.
- She placed a personal in the local newspaper looking for a book club.
- He answered a personal online and went on a date.
- The personals section is full of ads for used furniture.
adjective
- Relating to a particular person; private or individual.
- The manager asked for a personal meeting to discuss my career goals.
- Please keep your personal opinions out of the report.
- She keeps a personal diary that no one else is allowed to read.
- Done or made by a particular person themselves, not by someone else.
- He took personal responsibility for the mistake.
- I prefer to give personal gifts rather than store-bought ones.
- The CEO made a personal visit to thank the team.
- Relating to someone's private life, especially in a way that may be intrusive.
- The reporter asked too many personal questions.
- She felt her personal space was invaded.
- It's not polite to discuss personal matters at work.
- Aimed at or directed at a particular person, often in a critical or offensive way.
- His comments were too personal and hurt her feelings.
- The criticism felt personal even though it was about the project.
- Try not to make personal attacks during the debate.
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