adjective “personal”
base form personal (more/most)
- related to or affecting a specific person
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She shared her personal story with the group.
- about topics that someone prefers to keep private or secret
She felt uncomfortable when he asked her a personal question about her finances.
- related to someone's private life, as opposed to their job
What are your hobbies in your personal life?
- shows that something belongs to a specific person, not shared with others or owned by an organization
She prefers to use her personal laptop for work instead of the office computer.
- (of a visit, appearance etc.) performed by a specific person themselves, not by someone representing them
The mayor made a personal visit to the 100-year-old lady.
- targeting someone's character, looks, or beliefs in a hurtful or insulting way
She felt hurt when he made a personal comment about her weight.
- related to someone's physical body, such as their health or cleanliness
It's important to maintain personal hygiene to stay healthy.